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Making The Most Of Your Mouth

By Devon Monache


Your mouth does a lot: singing, smiling, kissing, speaking, laughing... Unfortunately, all these activities take a toll over the years.

The first place most women begin to see lines and wrinkles is near their mouth. 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. Put these factors together and eventually you get wrinkles.

It is unfortunate that, when someone looks at you, they first notice your mouth and eyes. Bright lipstick brings even more awareness to the mouth area, making those tiny wrinkles seem worse. 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. 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. Collagen breaks down even faster as the years of sunshine and other environmental damage add up. That's what ultimately leads to laxity and wrinkles. 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. 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. 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. If you have small lips, you can only enhance them to a degree.

There is more to this than just filling lines around the mouth though. There is a fine balance in the relationship between the face and the mouth. It's important to have an injector who considers this artistically and knows about the anatomy of the face. It is vital to find an injector with experience and artistic talent.




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