What are bitterness folds ?
Located at the corners of the mouth, bitterness folds can be explained in various ways. The aging of the triangular muscle is the primary cause. Over time, the muscle loses its flexibility, pulling the skin downwards and causing the corner of the lip to droop. Additionally, mature skin results in a loss of elasticity, particularly on the lower part of the face.
The bitterness fold typically appears after the age of 40. This vertical line is bothersome, highlighting a sadness that does not reflect our true state of mind. Hyaluronic acid injections can fill in these bitterness folds, restoring a more cheerful and less fatigued appearance to the face.
Why opt for hyaluronic acid injections ?
Hyaluronic acid injections are often recommended for both women and men to prevent or fill in expression lines. It is advisable to start early, based on the progression of skin laxity.
Hyaluronic acid injections are performed in a clinic, sometimes without anaesthesia, as the anaesthetic is already included in the product. If not, the aesthetic doctor administers a standard local anaesthetic or applies a lidocaine cream for this purpose. A hyaluronic acid injection is not a trivial procedure and requires the presence of an aesthetic doctor to ensure it is carried out under the best conditions.
A session lasts between 10 and 20 minutes to treat the desired areas. It usually involves the lower part of the face: the bitterness folds on either side of the mouth down to the chin, and the nasolabial folds extending from the wings of the nose to the corners of the lips. Hyaluronic acid is also effective for redefining the lip contour and filling in hollows in the face, such as the forehead, under-eye area, cheekbones, or cheeks.
The aesthetic doctor injects the hyaluronic acid into the dermis, which means just a few millimetres below the epidermis.
At the end of the procedure, the aesthetic doctor massages the treated areas to ensure even distribution of the product. The body's absorption of the product is gradual, and the final result is optimal 10 days post-procedure.
To regain a face that reflects the age you deserve, consult a professional who can best advise you on how to eliminate these bothersome folds.
