It must be incredibly frustrating for those who have never smoked to develop ‘smoker’s lines’. Honestly, I have no one to blame but myself, and I feel foolish every time I look in the mirror.
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AMANDA WALKER
But our mouths do work incredibly hard each day as we eat, drink, talk, pout, smile and laugh. So, it’s no wonder that our lips and the surrounding tissue are one of the first parts of our body to show signs of wear and tear.
Thankfully the doctors here at Clinic 42 have a huge toolkit when it comes to lips and peri oral enhancement.
Injectable hyaluronic acid is still the most popular tool as it’s a substance that occurs naturally in the body, attracts, and retains water, and can help lips to stay hydrated.
But while it sounds simple, the key is in choosing the right product for the individual concern and using the perfect technique to deliver the desired outcome.
New techniques and new products are launched at an alarming rate and that’s where the advantage of a doctor-led team practice shines through – many (experienced) hands make light work of researching and trialling.
From a patient perspective, you might be tempted to jump online and book in for a lip appointment similar to what a friend may have had. When what’s really required for your concern is a treatment to the area above the lip.
This could end up being a costly mistake which leaves your problem area unchanged if you don’t have a good relationship with your practitioner and a proper consultation.
More than one product may also be required. Depending on how much support your tissue needs, and how well these stronger products can be disguised under your skin, a combination of products is more likely to create a softer, layered, and natural effect.
If your concern is around the marionette lines (those leading from the corners of the mouth downwards) you may need different types of products again. A product to lift and enhance the lip, and a product to fill out and volumise the line or fold. Sometimes we need to also focus on the chin and jawline as part of the perioral area and this once again needs to be individualised and may need different products depending on what needs to be achieved.
Again skill, experience, and access to a wide range of products really make all the difference.
Our lips and mouths are one of our most prominent facial features, and we all want our pouts to stay hydrated and kissable!
Clinic 42 practitioners begin every appointment with a thorough consultation, where they will gather
a complete medical history and determine your concerns and your desired outcome. They will assess the structure and symmetry of your face and create an individualised, bespoke treatment plan to give you a truly tailored result that’s in balance and harmony with your own facial features.
If you’re interested in finding out more about any of the treatments available at Clinic 42, visit our website at clinic42.co.nz or contact our reception team at 09 638 4242 or reception@clinic42.co.nz.
