The smile is a key asset! Indeed, positioned right in the centre of the face, it reveals much about your personality and energy. With age, it can lose its smoothness as wrinkles appear around the mouth. These fine lines can make you feel self-conscious and reflect an image that doesn't truly represent you. Hyaluronic acid injections can help eliminate them.
Where do the wrinkles around the mouth come from?
Fear not, the first signs of aging are challenging for everyone, especially when visible on the face. They can surprise us and serve as reminders that time is passing. Commonly referred to as "smoker's lines" or "barcode lines", these time markers disclose our age and evoke a certain ungracefulness.
Even if you've never smoked, the emergence of wrinkles around the mouth can result from various bad habits such as drinking through a straw, pouting, or even duck lips for selfies…! More pronounced wrinkles around the mouth may surface depending on the muscular hyperactivity in your face. Yes, we all have recurring facial expressions that can leave a lasting mark over time.
Why choose hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is an excellent filler for both fine lines and deeper wrinkles. This acid is found naturally in almost all skin cells, but over time, reserves diminish. Some products are designed to plump the lips, while others, which are more fluid, focus on filling in wrinkles without adding volume. The injection of hyaluronic acid will diminish the appearance of these superficial yet visible wrinkles.
Injections of hyaluronic acid are often recommended for both women and men to prevent the appearance of expression lines. It is advisable to start early, depending on the progression of skin laxity. However, these injections are also suited for mature skin that requires this type of aesthetic technique to counteract the effects of time. Resorting to this treatment is particularly beneficial as hyaluronic acid is a resorbable molecule, meaning it does not accumulate in the body and breaks down over time.
What happens during a hyaluronic acid injection session?
A hyaluronic acid injection is performed in a clinic and sometimes without anaesthesia, as the anaesthetic is already included in the product. Otherwise, the aesthetic doctor will administer a classic local anaesthetic or apply a lidocaine cream. A session can last up to 20 minutes, depending on the targeted areas. Typically, the focus will be on the lower part of the face, and in the case of wrinkles around the mouth, the aim is to fill them in to rejuvenate the features!
At the end of the procedure, the aesthetic doctor will massage the treated areas to ensure even distribution of the product. The body's absorption is gradual, and the final result is optimal ten days after the intervention. Regular touch-ups are necessary every 6, 8, or 12 months, depending on the patient, as this is a resorbable product.
If you wish to rejuvenate your smile, consult a specialist to inform and reassure you.
