Smiling, laughing, singing, speaking romantic phrases and puckering for a kiss - your mouth does all this. As the years go by, these activities all take their toll.
The first place many women start to see wrinkles and lines is around their mouth. The skin around the mouth moves like any facial skin; it folds and creases when we make use of it. 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.
Unfortunately, when people look at us, their eyes focus on two things: our eyes and mouth. Wrinkles can appear worse when wearing colourful lipstick, because it attracts more attention to the mouth. For many, wrinkles and textural changes begin to extend out from the mouth onto the chin and middle parts of the cheeks and with collagen loss, the skin begins to sag, contributing to a less firm jawline, or even jowls.
That's the bad news. Fortunately, there are some things to do about it.
In the past, fewer tools were available to fix facial flaws. 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.
As we age, our rate of collagen production slows. 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. Our lips lose volume as time passes. Basic skin care includes hydration and proper nutrition, keeping out of the sun, using omega-3 supplements and getting plenty of antioxidants. Thankfully, just a small amount of filler improves the skin's contour, while smoothing wrinkles.
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?"
"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.
The biggest problem at times, is knowing what your limits are. If you have small lips, you can only enhance them to a degree.
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. Locating an artful and talented injector, who is also experienced, is paramount.
The first place many women start to see wrinkles and lines is around their mouth. The skin around the mouth moves like any facial skin; it folds and creases when we make use of it. 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.
Unfortunately, when people look at us, their eyes focus on two things: our eyes and mouth. Wrinkles can appear worse when wearing colourful lipstick, because it attracts more attention to the mouth. For many, wrinkles and textural changes begin to extend out from the mouth onto the chin and middle parts of the cheeks and with collagen loss, the skin begins to sag, contributing to a less firm jawline, or even jowls.
That's the bad news. Fortunately, there are some things to do about it.
In the past, fewer tools were available to fix facial flaws. 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.
As we age, our rate of collagen production slows. 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. Our lips lose volume as time passes. Basic skin care includes hydration and proper nutrition, keeping out of the sun, using omega-3 supplements and getting plenty of antioxidants. Thankfully, just a small amount of filler improves the skin's contour, while smoothing wrinkles.
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?"
"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.
The biggest problem at times, is knowing what your limits are. If you have small lips, you can only enhance them to a degree.
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. Locating an artful and talented injector, who is also experienced, is paramount.
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