Making The Most Of Your Mouth

By Devon Monache


Smiling, laughing, singing, speaking romantic phrases and puckering for a kiss - your mouth does all this. Over time, all this action has an impact.

The first place most women begin to see lines and wrinkles is near their mouth. The skin here moves as much as any skin on the face, bending and folding as we exploit its many uses. 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.

The eyes and mouth are the focus points when we look at someone, unfortunately. Add in a brightly colored lipstick to draw even more attention to the area and those little lines start to become a bigger problem. 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.

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. Small Botox treatments can help alleviate strong pursed lips, but won't take away those wrinkles that look like they were carved in.

Our bodies produce less collagen as we age. Collagen breaks down even faster as the years of sunshine and other environmental damage add up. This is what eventually causes wrinkles and loose skin. 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.

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.

Many women are worried about getting "duck lips" or "platypus lips". We've all seen it and no one wants this look! But, if the injector is experienced, natural lips can be created by adding filler in increments.

Sometimes, it is hard to know where your limit is. 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. It is vital to find an injector with experience and artistic talent.




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