The upper lip lines are the lines above the upper lip. They start at the bottom of the nose, ending at the top of the lip, creating a stretched-out look. These lines are also known as smoker’s lines because people who smoke tend to have these lines. This doesn’t have to be the case for all smokers. People who don’t smoke can still get lip lines, since they are a natural part of ageing. These lines are sometimes called lipstick lines because lipstick tends to bleed into the crevices left by the lip lines. The upper lip lines filler treatment that House of Bratz offers will help you lose these lines.
Why do lip lines appear?
Lip lines develop over the course of time since they are a part of natural ageing. Our skin gradually produces less collagen and elastin due to the natural ageing process. These proteins are essential since they keep our skin hydrated and supple. This allows the skin to stretch and snap back and still be smooth and firm. Our bodies sadly produce less collagen and elastin every year after the age of 25. This results in thinner and less elastic skin that is quite vulnerable to wrinkles. Our lips shrink down, losing their voluptuousness. This is causing the stretch between the nose and mouth area, creating vertical lines.
How you can slow down the formation of lip lines.
Sadly, you can’t stop ageing, but you can help your skin by taking care of it. There are certain things that accelerate the ageing process, and the formation of lip lines. Lip lines are worsened by factors like genetics, repetitive facial expressions, sun exposure and, of course, smoking. Drinking from a straw or bottle, playing musical instruments like the flute or the harmonica, and pouting can also increase lip lines. Certain lifestyle choices such as an irregular sleep schedule and excessive drinking can also speed up the ageing process.
House of Bratz lip lines filler treatment
House of Bratz injects filler into the lip lines, creating a smooth surface. Our House of Bratz specialists are trained to create the perfect result, using the ‘Art of Bratz’ filling method. You can count on smooth, wrinkle-free skin that looks 100% natural. Not only that, but we also create results that suit your face for an aesthetically pleasing look that creates facial harmony at the same time.
We use hyaluronic acid to fill in your lip lines. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that can be found in your body. It is a moisture magnet that helps your cells retain their elasticity. This, in turn, creates skin that not only appears hydrated and plump, but is actually healthy as well. The brand House of Bratz uses is Stylage. This filler increases the elasticity of the skin, making the filler firm and ensuring a natural smooth effect. Stylage filler contains mannitol, which means that the risk of side effects such as bruising is minimal. The lidocaine that is processed in Stylage provides an anaesthetic effect when the injection is placed in the skin.
Lip lines filler treatment process
As always at House of Bratz, we start off your treatment with a consultation. During this consultation, we discuss what you would like to achieve with your lip lines filler treatment. Most clients have a clear goal: get rid of the lines, but some want to undergo extra treatments. Many of our clients choose to also get their nasolabial fold lines done and, in some cases, lip fillers. We will use different methods during your treatment, depending on what fits your goal. Your medical background and history are used to decide what treatment would suit you best. Before we start the injection process, we take pictures of your lip lines from different angles so that you can compare them with the final result of your lip lines filler treatment.
After we have photographed your face, (specifically the mouth/nose area) we will apply an anaesthetic cream to the area. Our House of Bratz specialist will then administer the injectable filler with an ultra-thin cannula needle. This adds volume, provides contour, and fills in the lines to create the desired result. The lip lines filler treatment takes between 8 and 15 minutes.
How long does it take to see the results?
Results are immediate after the lip lines filler treatment; however, you might experience some swelling directly after treatment. Some clients bruise slightly in the areas where the filler was administered. It’s a normal reaction, so there is no need to worry. You might think we overfilled your lip lines because it looks ‘fuller’ than it should. Don’t worry, it’s only the swelling that gives that impression. We advise patience when it comes to fillers. You will experience your final result after about 2 weeks. The area will have healed completely, the swelling will be gone, and your result will be exactly what you want it to be.
What not to do after the treatment?
We advise you to not do the following things after your upper lip lines filler treatment at House of Bratz:
- No smoking, no alcohol consumption, and no physical exercise the first 24 hours.
- Limit sun exposure and don’t visit tanning beds the first 2 weeks.
- No sauna, spa, and hammam for the first 2 weeks.
- No facial treatments, such as laser treatments or peels, the first 2 weeks.