It smiles, laughs, sings, speaks words of love, and puckers for a kiss. As the years go by, these activities all take their toll.
The area around the mouth is where most women begin to notice lines and wrinkles. The skin around the mouth moves like any facial skin; it folds and creases when we make use of it. Even for those who are careful with sunscreen, hats and visors, the lower half of the face often receives more sun damage. All these factors gradually lead to wrinkles.
Unfortunately, when people look at us, their eyes focus on two things: our eyes and mouth. Add in a brightly colored lipstick to draw even more attention to the area and those little lines start to become a bigger problem. Most people find that the changes radiate from the mouth toward the cheeks and chin, and as collagen is lost, the jawline becomes soft and saggy.
You've heard the downsides. Fortunately, there are some things to do about it.
In days of old, there were fewer methods to address aging skin near the lips. Surgical procedures like face lifts do not fix flaws in skin near the lips, and even when done properly, there is a sharp contrast to the otherwise tight facial skin. Botox in small quantities can help reduce aggressive lip pursing, but can't treat etched in lines and wrinkles.
Collagen production decreases when we get older. Unfortunately, given accumulated years of sun and environmental damage, our rate of collagen breakdown rapidly increases. This is what eventually causes wrinkles and loose skin. Voluminous lips become a thing of the past. Basic skin care includes hydration and proper nutrition, keeping out of the sun, using omega-3 supplements and getting plenty of antioxidants. Fortunately, subtle amounts of filler can help restore natural contours, and gently smooth some fine lines.
Science suggests that a woman's perceived age may be influenced as much by the volume of her lips as by the amount of wrinkles she has. Lip volume begins to decrease once we are in our mid-30s. Most patients want to know how to achieve voluminous, natural lips without going overboard.
"Duck face" is a common worry, and we agree nobody should have this look! Filler can be added in increments to create a natural line around the mouth, if the injector has experience.
It is important to know one's personal limits. Only so much can be done with small lips.
Filling the lips is not the only consideration. One must look at the lips in relation to the entire face. Not every technician is able to do this in an artful way, and not everyone comprehends facial anatomy. Finding an experienced, artistically talented injector is key.
The area around the mouth is where most women begin to notice lines and wrinkles. The skin around the mouth moves like any facial skin; it folds and creases when we make use of it. Even for those who are careful with sunscreen, hats and visors, the lower half of the face often receives more sun damage. All these factors gradually lead to wrinkles.
Unfortunately, when people look at us, their eyes focus on two things: our eyes and mouth. Add in a brightly colored lipstick to draw even more attention to the area and those little lines start to become a bigger problem. Most people find that the changes radiate from the mouth toward the cheeks and chin, and as collagen is lost, the jawline becomes soft and saggy.
You've heard the downsides. Fortunately, there are some things to do about it.
In days of old, there were fewer methods to address aging skin near the lips. Surgical procedures like face lifts do not fix flaws in skin near the lips, and even when done properly, there is a sharp contrast to the otherwise tight facial skin. Botox in small quantities can help reduce aggressive lip pursing, but can't treat etched in lines and wrinkles.
Collagen production decreases when we get older. Unfortunately, given accumulated years of sun and environmental damage, our rate of collagen breakdown rapidly increases. This is what eventually causes wrinkles and loose skin. Voluminous lips become a thing of the past. Basic skin care includes hydration and proper nutrition, keeping out of the sun, using omega-3 supplements and getting plenty of antioxidants. Fortunately, subtle amounts of filler can help restore natural contours, and gently smooth some fine lines.
Science suggests that a woman's perceived age may be influenced as much by the volume of her lips as by the amount of wrinkles she has. Lip volume begins to decrease once we are in our mid-30s. Most patients want to know how to achieve voluminous, natural lips without going overboard.
"Duck face" is a common worry, and we agree nobody should have this look! Filler can be added in increments to create a natural line around the mouth, if the injector has experience.
It is important to know one's personal limits. Only so much can be done with small lips.
Filling the lips is not the only consideration. One must look at the lips in relation to the entire face. Not every technician is able to do this in an artful way, and not everyone comprehends facial anatomy. Finding an experienced, artistically talented injector is key.
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