Luscious mouth

Fuller lips are voluminous and have a well-defined, sufficiently wide and symmetrical contour. Lips that don’t meet these criteria can be a source of complexes, which is why some people turn to cosmetic medicine.

Causes of lip volume loss

• Genetics: the shape and thickness of the lips is primarily determined by hereditary factors, against which there is no control.
• Natural aging: The loss of skin’s natural elasticity and tone leads to a loss of volume in the lips, as well as facial sagging.
• The sun: the sun’s UV rays damage skin cells and accelerate aging over the long term. The sun also contributes to dehydration.
• Tobacco: nicotine slows down the body’s production of hyaluronic acid, causing tissues to dry out and lose tone.

Solutions for plump lips

Although it may seem amusing, one of the daily gestures that can help maintain the volume of the mouth is lip gymnastics. Pronouncing the alphabet every morning, for example, accentuating the pronunciation of syllables, helps to build up the muscles of the lips, making them fuller and preventing the appearance of wrinkles.

We also recommend brushing the lips every morning, using a toothbrush for example, to reactivate blood circulation and get rid of dead skin. Last but not least, moisturizing the lips is very important to ensure effective tissue regeneration and slow down the aging process. Make sure you apply moisturizing lip balms regularly .

Luscious lips can also be accentuated by make-up, although the illusion will never be perfect. For example, coloring the lips with a pencil can give the impression of volume, by improving light capture. Exfoliating the lips can also be very effective, removing dead skin and making them smoother.

If these solutions don’t seem sufficient, professional treatments such as HydraFacial orhyaluronic acid injections are recommended. In fact, the two can complement each other, although it is entirely possible to carry out just one of the two treatments. The HydraFacial® treatment provides in-depth nourishment for the lips and face, for a harmonious, rejuvenated effect. Injections, on the other hand, are effective in making up for any loss of volume. Their effect remains visible for 6 to 18 months. The treatment acts on the outward appearance of the mouth, in particular its color and radiance, while hyaluronic acid corrects lip volume in depth by filling in natural sagging.

For a medical procedure such as hyaluronic acid injections, an initial information consultation with a doctor will provide you with details of the procedure, the results to be expected, potential side effects and any other questions you may have.

The doctor who accompanies you, a specialist in the field, helps you to determine your expectations and needs, based on your personal situation. The first session will determine which procedure is best suited to your personal situation, answer any questions you may have, and set a date for the injections.

The price of a HydraFacial® treatment ranges from 145€ to 295€, but subscriptions for several sessions are also available. Hyaluronic acid injections start at €245 and vary according to the area to be treated and the quantity injected.