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Lip Enhancement

Witnessing changes in facial features as we age is natural, yet it can affect our confidence. One common concern is the thinning of lips, often accompanied by a loss of volume and structural support in the lower face. This process, known as soft tissue atrophy, not only impacts the appearance of our lips but also contributes to the development of wrinkles and a downward shift in the corners of the mouth.
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Lip Enhancement at a glance

  • Best Results
    Best Results

    2-3 Treatments

  • Anaesthetic
    Anaesthetic

    Dental Block (optional)

  • Duration
    Duration of Results

    9-18 Months

  • Procedure Time
    Procedure Time

    30min

  • Treatment Recovery
    Treatment Recovery

    2-3 Days

  • Skin Specialist
    Skin Specialist

    Doctor

  • Risk Compliance
    Risks & Complications

    Low - Medium

  • Back to Work
    Back To Work

    Same Day

Understanding Soft Tissue Atrophy:

As we age, natural processes lead to losing fat, collagen, and elastin in facial tissues, including the lips. This gradual loss of volume and support contributes to thinning lips, decreased fullness, and a sagging appearance around the mouth.

Soft tissue atrophy primarily affects the lips and corners of the mouth, leading to wrinkles and an unwanted "mouth frown."

Signs and Impact of Soft Tissue Atrophy:

The result? An unwelcome "mouth frown" that can inadvertently convey an angry or aged expression. Fortunately, understanding soft tissue atrophy and exploring effective solutions can help rejuvenate your lips and restore a youthful appearance.

Solutions for Rejuvenating Ageing Lips:

Another common sign of ageing around the mouth is smoker's lines or vertical lip wrinkles. These affect the skin of the top lip (aka "barcode lines") and result from the constant use of certain facial expressions, such as pursing lips, chewing, sipping from a straw or bottle, and even talking. These wrinkles can become evident from an early age, especially if we have an overactive muscle around the mouth.

Lip enhancement has gained much popularity since the '90s: people, both young and old, desire fuller, more sensual lips. The lips have always been associated with female sexuality, and women who possess large, full lips are thought to be more physically desirable.

The standard go-to for lip rejuvenation is usually the injection of dermal fillers. However, Skin Renewal takes a multi-level approach to aesthetic lip rejuvenation. We have many treatment modalities available that can be used in combination to achieve superior results. These treatments can include the following:

Advanced treatments for severely deep-seated lines and wrinkles around the mouth are also available; however, these treatments will require some downtime. These include fractional lasers such as Pearl FractionalPearl FusionCO2 Laser and Skin Renewal Fractional Fusion.

In some instances, small amounts of botulinum toxin may be used to relax, soften, and improve the appearance of barcodes or smokers' lines.

frequently asked
questions

Are lip enhancement treatments available at all Skin Renewal clinics?
Is the treatment painful?

The injections are done with very fine needles and are usually pain-free. Subject to the treated area and your sensitivity, an anaesthetic cream or block can be applied prior to the procedure.

What are the possible side effects?

Post-treatment discomfort may be possible, such as temporary tenderness, redness, swelling or bruising on the injected area. These symptoms are usually mild to moderate and disappear independently in less than 7 days. Patients can return to their daily activities as normal directly after this procedure.

Frequently asked questions

Are lip enhancement treatments available at all Skin Renewal clinics?
Is the treatment painful?

The injections are done with very fine needles and are usually pain-free. Subject to the treated area and your sensitivity, an anaesthetic cream or block can be applied prior to the procedure.

What are the possible side effects?

Post-treatment discomfort may be possible, such as temporary tenderness, redness, swelling or bruising on the injected area. These symptoms are usually mild to moderate and disappear independently in less than 7 days. Patients can return to their daily activities as normal directly after this procedure.

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The service at Parkhurst Skin Renewal really is next level. Sharon and Yolanda are very friendly and helpful - always going the extra mile to help with making appointments, info about products, etc. Simply the best!

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Absolutely love Skin Renewal, i went to the Century City branch this weekend to see dr Michele. He did my lips for the second time now and results are perfect. The second time around I had almost no downtime. In two days time all swelling had gone down and I wasn’t bruised at all. He also added a very natural looking filler in the jawline and chin, it’s extremely subtle and natural but makes a massive difference to the overall appearance of my face. I would highly recommend Skin Renewal, I always feel like dr Michele views his job as an creative outlet as he always advises on what will enhance your natural beauty rather than making you look like a doll. 11/10 from me

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