Lips: Why do our lips thin as we age?
Our lips and peri-oral area is one of the first places we show signs of aging. The shape of our lips is in part due to collagen, which plumps and firms them up. This all works well when we're young, but over time, collagen production decreases, prompting lips to lose their fullness and firmness. Skin above, below and at the corners of the lip area also can show the tell-tale signs of ageing early on.
Common Signs Of Lip Aging:
Lips become thinner and flatter
Lips appear dry and cracked
Fine lines and wrinkles appear around the mouth
Lips may develop tiny lines, often called lip lines or smoker's lines
Mouth may turn down due to reduced muscle and fat
Causes of lip Aging:
Sun damage: The primary cause of premature aging, which is called photoaging
Smoking: Lip wrinkles on the upper lip are often caused by smoking
Repetitive facial expressions: Cause fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth
Loss of collagen, elastin & hyaluronic acid
Tips to slow lip aging
Wear lip balm with SPF daily
Apply a daily antioxidant like topical Obagi vitamin C serum which encourages aollagen & elastin production.
Eat foods that are high in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, and kiwi
Use medical grade skincare that protects your skin & encourages your own collagen & elastin production.
Get quality sleep
Quit smoking
Treatments to enhance the appearance of your lips:
Lip filler will restore volume lost due to aging helping to create a better & more youthful shape.
Lip Filler supports the lips vermillion boarder using filler helps to reduce lines around the mouth.
Sunekos & Polynucleotide treatments encourage your own collagen production nd reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Micro-needling around the mouth encourages collagen and elastin naturally in our skin.
Daily SPF to the per-oral and lip area protects UV damage & the breakdown of collagen.
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