Sensual Lips

Whether you have always had thin lips, or you want to restore your lips to the fullness and shape you once had in your youth, a lip enhancement procedure may produce the look you're seeking.

One of the most obvious signs of aging occurs around the mouth. Lines develop around the mouth, the lip tissue breaks down and the lips droop and retreat into two thin lines. The lips lengthen as a result of gravity. An inversion of the vermilion, or the pink portion of the lip is due to a gradual shrinkage of the jaw bone and teeth. This contributes to a gradual distortion of the lip. The corners of the mouth turn down, and the lower lip loses its youthful appeal.

For many people, fuller and more sensual lips come high on their wish list. Lip enlargement is accomplished in a multitude of ways. Some are more permanent than others. Lip improvement with the laser can remove fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Dermabrasion, chemical peels, dermal fillers like Restylane or Radiesse injections, and micro-fat injections can create significant improvements. In some cases more than one procedure may be needed to achieve the desired appearance. These procedures are usually performed on an outpatient basis. Recovery time is usually quick and depends upon the procedure performed.