Patent ID: 7344566
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A lip implant for insertion in a lip, the lip implant comprising: a first region being formed of liquid material selected from the group consisting of liquid silicone, biocompatible oil and saline; and a second region surrounding the first region, the second region being composed of a solid material comprising at least one of silicone and urethane, the second region comprising a longitudinally-extending middle portion defining a substantially uniform diameter along its length, and a pair of opposing end portions extending from the middle portion; wherein the entirety of the implant is generally shaped to correspond to the shape of a lip; wherein each of the opposing end portions of the second region is closed; wherein each of the opposing end portions of the second region is tapered such that at least a portion of each of the opposing end portions defines a diameter that is less than the diameter defined by the middle portion; and wherein, when the lip implant is inserted in the lip, at least a portion of the solid material extends uninterruptedly between the liquid material and the lip so that the at least a portion of the solid material contacts both the liquid material and the lip.