Why Lip Care is the Missing Link in Anti-Aging

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When we think of anti-aging treatments, we often overlook the lips and the area around them. But these parts of the face are more dynamic and expressive than we give them credit for! They are constantly moving as we speak, smile, and pucker, which means they’re prone to aging. Addressing this often-neglected area can do wonders for a more youthful, harmonious appearance.

Understanding Perioral Aging

Aging around the lips happens due to both internal and external factors. To minimize the effects, healthy habits like avoiding smoking, using SPF lip balms, and staying hydrated are key. Sun exposure, environmental stressors, and toxins like cigarette smoke speed up the aging process, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and thinning lips. This area also suffers from dynamic wrinkles, often known as "barcode lines." Here's a quick look at the causes:

• Loss of volume

• Thinning of the orbicularis oris muscle

• Reduced bone support

• Decreased skin elasticity

  
  

When the lips age, they often lose thickness, and the skin around the lips can elongate, making the lips look thinner and less defined. This can cause a shift in the natural pout and even lead to downward-pointing corners of the mouth.

How Perioral Aging Affects Your Appearance

As the skin around your lips changes, it can inadvertently give off a "displeased" or "sad" look. Wrinkles, loss of volume, and downturned lips can create an impression you don’t intend. That’s why rejuvenating the perioral area is key to looking and feeling your best.

Advanced Treatments for Perioral and Lip Rejuvenation

At Dream Clinic, we offer a range of treatments that target the unique challenges of the lip and perioral area:

1. Botulinum Toxin A

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Targeting the muscles around the mouth, Botulinum Toxin A helps to soften wrinkles by:

• Lifting the corners of the mouth to combat that downturned look.

• Smoothing the chin for a refined, balanced appearance.

• Reducing fine lines around the lips caused by repetitive movement.

2. Injectable Skin Rejuvenators

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To improve skin hydration and quality, we offer treatments like:

• Electri: Helps with cellular energy exchanges that energise the cells and antioxidant properties to brighten dull looking lips.

• SKINVIVE & NCTF: Improvement of skin turgor and elasticity and stimulate collagen production.

• Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF): Promotes natural skin regeneration and healing while reducing inflammation

These are perfect for addressing chapped, dry, or pigmented lips and for restoring natural lip definition.

3. Fotona LipLase™

This laser treatment uses advanced technology to stimulate collagen production, giving your lips a natural plump without injections. It enhances lip definition and smooths the skin around the lips.

4. Lip Fillers

Lip fillers are an excellent way to:

• Define vermillion borders and smooth out smoker's lines.

• Address nasolabial and marionette lines, softening the grooves for a lifted, rejuvenated look.

Why Addressing the Perioral Region Matters

Perioral rejuvenation isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about restoring confidence! By rejuvenating the lips and surrounding areas, we can give you a more balanced, youthful look that expresses joy and positivity.

Small Efforts Make a Big Difference

Daily lip care, like using nourishing lip balm, keeping your lips protected from the sun with SPF, staying hydrated, and doing facial exercises to strengthen perioral muscles, can help slow down the aging process and keep your lips looking fabulous.

Dr. Vera Teh

Take the First Step Towards Perioral Rejuvenation

At Dream Clinic, we’re committed to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals with the latest advancements in facial anti-aging treatments. Whether you want to rejuvenate your lips, smooth wrinkles, or enhance your overall lip definition, our team is here to help.

Book a consultation with Dr. Vera today and get ready to rediscover the youthful elegance of your smile. Don’t forget to maintain your results with a consistent lip care routine!

References 

1. Díaz‐Aguayo, I. et al. (2024) ‘Aesthetic management of lips and Perioral region with Hylacross® and Vycross® hyaluronic‐acid based fillers: A document of recommendations’, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 23(9), pp. 2843–2856. doi:10.1111/jocd.16358. 

2. Grewal, S.K. and Ortiz, A. (2022) ‘Perioral rejuvenation in Aesthetics: Review and debate’, Clinics in Dermatology, 40(3), pp. 265–273. doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2021.11.010. 

3. Iblher, N., Stark, G.-B. and Penna, V. (2012) ‘The aging perioral region — do we really know what is happening’, The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, 16(6), pp. 581–585. doi:10.1007/s12603-012-0063-7. 

4. P, B. et al. (2024) ‘Safety and efficacy of using Maili® precise by mean of intradermal injections for correcting perioral fine lines’, Journal of Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatology, 8(1). doi:10.16966/2576-2826.178. 

5. Penna, V. et al. (2009) ‘The aging lip: A comparative histological analysis of age-related changes in the upper lip complex’, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 124(2), pp. 624–628. doi:10.1097/prs.0b013e3181addc06.