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November 30, 2011 I am a middle aged female. As I age, I am noticing vertical lines forming above my upper lip between my nose and mouth. Is there anything I can do to minimize these lines? The lines that form above the lips are called perioral wrinkles. Fine lines that develop around the mouth are often one of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging. Although wrinkles can be expected during the aging process, there are several other factors that may contribute to their formation. Lack of proper skin care, genetics, too much sun exposure and smoking, all have the potential to increase perioral wrinkles. Each time the mouth is puckered around a cigarette the muscles form these tiny lines. Although unnoticeable at first, they become deeper and very noticeable with age. Smoke from a cigarette also contributes to the dryness of the skin, thereby making the skin more prone to wrinkles. Unfortunately, perioral wrinkles often make women look older than they actually are. With the modern technology that is available, there are several treatment options. Injectable fillers provide an excellent solution because there is no need for surgery and no need to take time off work. The process takes approximately 20 minutes with immediate and very satisfying results. The fillers normally injected around the mouth contain hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring protein already found in the soft connective tissue of the skin. The gel-like substance is a synthetic form of HA and varies in thickness depending on the manufacturer. Topical anesthetic can be administered to the area being injected, but several products such as Restylane combine an anesthetic with the HA so this step is not necessary. The filler is injected with tiny needles in and around the area being augmented. Usually my clients experience only mild irritation and slight swelling for the first few hours after being injected. They are delighted with the immediate transformation and can expect the fillers to last 6 - 9 months before being absorbed into the body. You may require touch up treatments to maintain the smooth, youthful skin you desire but regular maintenance will prolong the time between further injections. Although fillers are a temporary solution to perioral wrinkles, they are very cost effective. In order to determine which type of treatment would best suit your individual needs, why not book a consultation at our state of the art Yorkville clinic. Rest assured that perioral wrinkles are easily treated with results that will leave you thoroughly impressed. |
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