Aging Lips Don’t Have to be the End of the Line for Beauty

By Christina Kim

istock 1216178437Lip lines; many people get them and most try to ignore them. The thing is, the mouth is such a critical point on the face that this is simply impossible. If you are a certain age or are a smoker, you may be familiar with the fine vertical lines running from your lips outward. These lines seem to trap lipstick. They blur the definition that we expect to see. They can create self-consciousness. They don’t have to. Here, we will discuss why some people get noticeable lip line and what can be done about this cosmetic concern.

What Causes Lip Lines?

Lip lines are much like the other lines and creases we eventually see on the face. They are similar to the crow’s feet that form at the outer corners of the eyes in that they develop in delicate, thin skin in an area that moves many times during the day. Like other wrinkles, lip lines are also related to the loss of collagen, elastin, and volume in a localized area. Aside from age, there are additional factors to be aware of. These include:

Can Lip Lines be Prevented?

We see various factors that contribute to lip lines. Some are controllable; some are not. For example, we cannot stop the aging process. We cannot halt the loss of collagen and elastin and hyaluronic acid. We can, however, slow these losses with certain strategies, such as:

Treating Lip Lines

At some point, it may become necessary to correct lip lines. We can help. Our center offers a few potent solutions for this problem, including:

The skin around the mouth is bound to change in time. There are options for postponing and treating these changes. To learn more, call 484-322-5316.

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