Smiling, laughing, singing, speaking romantic phrases and puckering for a kiss - your mouth does all this. Unfortunately, all these activities take a toll over the years.
The area around the mouth is where most women begin to notice lines and wrinkles. The skin here moves as much as any skin on the face, bending and folding as we exploit its many uses. The lower half of the face is often damaged more by sun, even for those who take care to use sunblock, visors and hats. Put these factors together and eventually you get wrinkles.
The eyes and mouth are the focus points when we look at someone, unfortunately. Bright lipstick brings even more awareness to the mouth area, making those tiny wrinkles seem worse. Once these changes begin, the wrinkles increase around the chin and cheeks. Collagen also disappears, making the entire jaw region slack and flabby.
That's the bad news. Thankfully, we have some remedies.
In days of old, there were fewer methods to address aging skin near the lips. Even expertly-done facelifts fail to address skin tone in the mouth region; they frequently leave this area wrinkly and standing out in comparison to the rest of the face. Small Botox treatments can help alleviate strong pursed lips, but won't take away those wrinkles that look like they were carved in.
Collagen production decreases when we get older. Years of damage from the sun and other factors add up, and the collagen breakdown process happens even faster. So, we get wrinkly, lined skin in the end. Over time, we do lose volume in our lips. 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.
Research has now suggested that fuller lips may have as much to do with a woman's perceived age as the appearance of wrinkles. The volume in your lips starts to decline as early as in the mid-30s. The question often asked by patients is, "How can you create a natural-looking, full lip without overdoing it?"
Many women are worried about getting "duck lips" or "platypus lips". We've all seen it and no one wants this look! But, if the injector is experienced, natural lips can be created by adding filler in increments.
Sometimes, it is hard to know where your limit is. Only so much can be done with small lips.
It's not just about filling the lips. One needs to consider the entire face and understand the balance of the lips as it pertains to the rest of the face. Not all injectors have an artistic eye or understand the anatomy of the face. It is vital to find an injector with experience and artistic talent.
The area around the mouth is where most women begin to notice lines and wrinkles. The skin here moves as much as any skin on the face, bending and folding as we exploit its many uses. The lower half of the face is often damaged more by sun, even for those who take care to use sunblock, visors and hats. Put these factors together and eventually you get wrinkles.
The eyes and mouth are the focus points when we look at someone, unfortunately. Bright lipstick brings even more awareness to the mouth area, making those tiny wrinkles seem worse. Once these changes begin, the wrinkles increase around the chin and cheeks. Collagen also disappears, making the entire jaw region slack and flabby.
That's the bad news. Thankfully, we have some remedies.
In days of old, there were fewer methods to address aging skin near the lips. Even expertly-done facelifts fail to address skin tone in the mouth region; they frequently leave this area wrinkly and standing out in comparison to the rest of the face. Small Botox treatments can help alleviate strong pursed lips, but won't take away those wrinkles that look like they were carved in.
Collagen production decreases when we get older. Years of damage from the sun and other factors add up, and the collagen breakdown process happens even faster. So, we get wrinkly, lined skin in the end. Over time, we do lose volume in our lips. 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.
Research has now suggested that fuller lips may have as much to do with a woman's perceived age as the appearance of wrinkles. The volume in your lips starts to decline as early as in the mid-30s. The question often asked by patients is, "How can you create a natural-looking, full lip without overdoing it?"
Many women are worried about getting "duck lips" or "platypus lips". We've all seen it and no one wants this look! But, if the injector is experienced, natural lips can be created by adding filler in increments.
Sometimes, it is hard to know where your limit is. Only so much can be done with small lips.
It's not just about filling the lips. One needs to consider the entire face and understand the balance of the lips as it pertains to the rest of the face. Not all injectors have an artistic eye or understand the anatomy of the face. It is vital to find an injector with experience and artistic talent.
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