They say the eyes are the window to the soul . . . well, I say the lips are the window to the heart! We show so much emotion with our mouths and lips that belie our deepest feelings. How can we not try to make them as beautiful as possible?
There are so many things that affect the way our lips age. Smoking and sun damage are the two worst culprits. Sunscreen is your best friend when it comes to preventing fine lines and wrinkles. But smokers, wow, you just have to quit. Not only does the nicotine make your blood vessels contract and decrease the much needed blood flow to your tissues, but the constant sucking on those cigarettes causes those dreaded vertical "smoker's" lines.
Luckily, there are so many things we can do to help reduce the appearance of those lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Topical treatments, such as tretinoin cream, can penetrate the skin and cause collagen reorganization to decrease the appearance of fine lines and abnormal pigmentation. Injectable fillers, especially hyaluronic acids, such as Juvederm and Restylane can plump thin lips, even out assymmetries, and fill in fine lines around the lips. These fillers are easily injected and give instant gratification to the on-the-go woman. For those seeking permanent plumping, the new product from Surgisil called Permalip has really fit the bill. This product is a soft, squishy silicone tube with tapered ends that feels just wonderful in the lip! It is compressible and soft giving a natural, soft feel to the lips.
Lip augmentation is a very personal procedure. Some patients want a very subtle fill, while others are definitely out for drama. Just make sure you discuss your preferences with your surgeon to get the look you will love!
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