What it is
Lips thin with age, the outline becomes less defined and vertical lines appear above the upper lip. Some people come in about this ageing, others about a volume they have always found insufficient. The two requests are not treated the same way.
Why it happens
- Loss of collagen, which thins the lip tissue
- Repeated movement of the mouth, which deepens the vertical lines
- Smoking, which makes those lines markedly worse
- Sun exposure, which breaks down the lip outline
- Your own lip shape, independent of age
What we can offer
What aesthetic medicine cannot do
The volume that is possible depends on your own anatomy: beyond that, the result stops looking natural and the lip distorts. Deep smoker's lines do not disappear completely. Very large lips are not done at the practice.
Frequently asked questions
Does it hurt?
The lip is a sensitive area. Numbing cream is applied before the session and the products used contain lidocaine. A local anaesthetic can also be used to make the session more comfortable, where there is no contraindication, which is checked at the consultation.
How long before the result settles?
The swelling of the first few days does not reflect the result. Lips usually settle within 2 weeks.
How long does it last?
Usually 6 to 12 months. Lips often break the product down faster than other areas, because they move a great deal.