What causes thin lips?
Thin lips are a common sign of ageing. Flat, thin lips appear over time due to lost volume in the surrounding area. Weak and thin lips add to the appearance of wrinkles and creases near the mouth, including smoker’s lines. Thin lips often make you look older than you are.
Depleted jaw bone density is a frequent concern associated with ageing, and this is common when you have underlying dental problems. This bone loss leads to a lack of support for facial features, including lips.
You may assume the only way to combat thin lips is to get a surgical facelift; however, there are less invasive ways. Non-surgical procedures using dermal fillers restore lost volume and give you a renewed, youthful appearance.
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Creating Fuller Lips
To plump your thin lips, we’ll start with an assessment of your facial structures. We need to identify the areas that lack the fats and proteins that give your lips a natural lift. This information will feed your tailored treatment plan.
Dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid to plump and rehydrate your skin. The result of us injecting fillers into affected areas is a natural-looking increase in volume. Although subtle, you’ll notice the difference in your lips immediately.
Your treatment will consist of several injections and will take around 30 minutes. Lip filler treatment is pain and discomfort-free, with no downtime following the procedure. Any swelling or redness around your lips should pass within days.
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Frequently asked questions
What Causes Thin Lips?
As we age, our lips thin. Several factors could contribute to this, including:
- Collagen levels – Ageing contributes to decreased collagen production
- Genetics – Some people naturally have thin or plump lips
- Smoking – Tobacco decreases oxygen getting to your lip tissues
- Sun exposure – UV rays break down collagen in your skin
- Bone loss – Depleted density in underlying bones affects your facial support
Do Dermal Fillers Hurt?
No. Before your filler injection, we’ll numb the treatment site. You’ll experience slight swelling and redness after treatment, but this soon passes.
How Long Do the Effects Of Dermal Fillers Last?
You’ll instantly see the changes from your dermal filler treatment. Over time, your body will naturally break the filler down. Without topping up the filler with further injections, your lips may thin.
A brief appointment to tweak your filler treatment every 6 – 12 months will maintain excellent results.
Plump Up Your Smile
If you have thin lips, our experienced clinical team can give them volume and turn back the years on your smile. Want to know more? Schedule an appointment with our friendly team today.
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