Your mouth does a lot: singing, smiling, kissing, speaking, laughing... 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. Just like on the rest of the face, the skin in this area folds and bends as we use 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. All these factors gradually lead to wrinkles.
It is unfortunate that, when someone looks at you, they first notice your mouth and eyes. Wrinkles can appear worse when wearing colourful lipstick, because it attracts more attention to the mouth. 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.
Traditionally, cosmetic practitioners have had less tools to deal with problem areas around the mouth. 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.
Our bodies produce less collagen as we age. Collagen breaks down even faster as the years of sunshine and other environmental damage add up. So, we get wrinkly, lined skin in the end. Our lips lose volume as time passes. Reducing sun damage, hydrating and nourishing our bodies, supplementing with omega-3s and antioxidants are all a start. 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.
An experienced injector will add filler gradually, giving the mouth a natural, full look. We want to avoid unattractive 'platypus lips'.
Sometimes, it is hard to know where your limit is. 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. It is vital to find an injector with experience and artistic talent.
The first place many women start to see wrinkles and lines is around their mouth. Just like on the rest of the face, the skin in this area folds and bends as we use 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. All these factors gradually lead to wrinkles.
It is unfortunate that, when someone looks at you, they first notice your mouth and eyes. Wrinkles can appear worse when wearing colourful lipstick, because it attracts more attention to the mouth. 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.
Traditionally, cosmetic practitioners have had less tools to deal with problem areas around the mouth. 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.
Our bodies produce less collagen as we age. Collagen breaks down even faster as the years of sunshine and other environmental damage add up. So, we get wrinkly, lined skin in the end. Our lips lose volume as time passes. Reducing sun damage, hydrating and nourishing our bodies, supplementing with omega-3s and antioxidants are all a start. 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.
An experienced injector will add filler gradually, giving the mouth a natural, full look. We want to avoid unattractive 'platypus lips'.
Sometimes, it is hard to know where your limit is. 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. It is vital to find an injector with experience and artistic talent.
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