Anatomy of lip correction: professional subtleties from a plastic surgeon

Анатомия коррекции губ: профессиональные тонкости от пластического хирурга

Scientists conducted a survey among 1000 men from 35 different countries, the results of which were published in the scientific journal Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery,, during which they found that the most attractive part of the face are the lips. The volume of the lips begins to naturally decrease from about the age of 28, which is associated with slowing down the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid. But women begin to think about lip shape correction much earlier, focusing on world trends in aesthetics. What are the proportions of the "ideal" lips and how to achieve the most natural result, read on estet-portal.com in an interview with plastic, reconstructive surgeon,

approaches to evaluating the result of lip correction

care tips after lip correction
Three main characteristics of filler
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P.T.:

A smile is beautiful when you feel confident in yourself and in your appearance, which is why more and more people are striving to constantly care for their faces, starting at a young age. To restore this "confidence", there are many ways and

the lips and perioral area require a special approach in this regard.

! This is due to the fact that with age, lips and perioral area are one of the first areas that feel the processes of reducing the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Hormonal (menopausal) aging, due to lack of estrogen, especially pronounced in women, causes the formation of a fine network of wrinkles around the lips, lengthening and strengthening of the nasolabial folds, thinning and blanching of the lips themselves.

Read also: Features of correction of nasolabial folds

Therefore, in my practice, I choose Teoxane

products, which help to solve problems in a complex way. The main feature of Teoxane RHA fillers is the patented method of cross-linking hyaluronic acid (cross-linking), in which the degree of gel modification is kept within 1.9-4%. When using this method, the dermal filler consists of long chains of HA , stabilized by natural and mobile connections. By maintaining the length of the HA chains, low energy bonds are preserved and, accordingly, a smaller amount of BDDE is needed for crosslinking. The high dynamic characteristics of the gel, in particular Teosyal RHA Kiss, allow for natural aesthetic results of lip correction,

My default image When patients come to my office, they are most often interested in those methods and products that provide a natural outcome of lip correction. This is the main question of the patient and the main fear: "What will be the result at the end of the procedure?".

Working with

Teosyal

products, I know that I can satisfy the patients' request: thanks to the rheological properties of Teosyal RHA Kiss and hyaluronic acid concentration of 23 mg/ml provides a natural effect lip correction with optimal biointegration of the product in the tissue. Follow our updates on Fac

book! In addition to a properly selected preparation, a deep knowledge of the anatomy of the lower third is of great importance. In the area of the lips, the following anatomical formations are distinguished: filtrum columns, Cupid's arch, red border (vermillion), white roller (border of the red border and skin fold), adhesions in the corners of the mouth - commissures. The mouth area is limited by two horizontal lines drawn from above through the base of the skin part of the nasal septum, from below - at the level of the chin-labial sulcus, and also by two vertical lines - nasolabial folds.

Sensory innervation of the perioral region also has age characteristics

. Upper lip: innervated by the infraorbital nerve, which contains the cutaneous branches of the maxillary nerve (CNV2); intermediate division of the trigeminal nerve. Lower lip ˗ branches from the inferior alveolar nerve, the main branch of the mandibular nerve (CNV3), which originates in the mandibular canal and

emerges from the mental foramen, usually located below the second premolar tooth of the mandible.

Those doctors who constantly work with the correction of age-related changes in the face, carry out correction of the lips, should be aware of the anatomical changes associated with the loss of teeth in the lower jaw.

After the loss or removal of the teeth of the lower jaw, as well as in the process of aging, the process of bone resorption begins, in particular the lower alveolar process

. Gradually, the mental opening is located near the upper border of the body of the lower jaw. In such a case, pressure resting on the exposed nerve can cause pain while eating or talking.

Tooth loss also results in reduced vertical face size and mandibular prognathism.

Read also: How to look fresh after aesthetic procedures

To date, the most harmonious aesthetic parameters of ideal lips are as follows:

- the horizontal size of the lips is determined by the distance between the perpendiculars, lowered from the medial edge of the iris,

- the length of the mouth, determined from the extreme points of the commissures / corners of the mouth, should be 6-8 cm,

- the ratio of the upper lip and the lower one should be within 1:1.6-1:1.8,

- the contour of the lips should be clearly defined, but without the effect of hypercorrection, since with active facial expressions, this is one of the signs of "artificiality"; lips,

- filtrum columns should be located slightly medial to

cupid's arch peaks

Care tips after lip correction

PT:

I always ask my patients

not to take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs after lip correction. The only thing possible is a light massage

, and I always do the massage myself. This is the time when the procedure ends and you, as a doctor, can make sure that the injections went very well for the patient, as well as explain any reactions that may be observed in the future. In particular, the patient may be disturbed by swelling, pain, so it is important to convey this so that they are not surprised. Usually, within 1-2 days, these phenomena disappear.

My default image Also, after the procedure, I ask patients to do a light lip massage at home, apply sunscreen regularly after care, and use cosmeceuticals to get the best moisturizing effect on the lips, despite the fact that hyaluronic acid has a hydrophilic effect .

The use of care products will enhance its properties and allow longer

to maintain the effect of correction.

Three main characteristics of lip filler

P.T.:

Three properties that ideal lip fillers should have:

they must be adapted to the anatomical area such as the lips, then be dynamic because the lips are one from the most mobile areas of the face, and also be durable, because the patient himself wants it.

Read also: Why young skin needs restoration too

In order to have a natural look after correction, the doctor must use a hyaluronic acid based filler that will move with the lips and, last but not least, the effect will last as long as we can provide, without the risk of granuloma formation and the Tyndall effect. Therefore, in my practice, I choose Teosyal

RHA Kiss filler Teoxane >, which is adapted specifically for the lip correction procedure with a moderate increase in volume, but with the preservation of dynamics and expression. This is the result that creates the perfect filler. More information in the field of cosmetology on our YouTube

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