The effect of time. Like the eye contour, the peri-oral area is very fragile and quickly marks the signs of aging (it is no coincidence that many treatments are formulated for both areas). To designate the fine lines above the lips, doctors speak of “barcodes” or “sun wrinkles”… Not very sexy! In question ? Age, quite simply (usually from 35), but also the sun and cigarettes.
The technique that works. Two possibilities:1/ The injection of a very fluid hyaluronic acid, specially formulated for the lip contour (a "skin booster" such as Restylane Skinboosters Vital from Galderma), helps moisturize and smooth the area, without bringing volume, while boosting elastin synthesis. The doctor pricks in several places, just above the lip, with a very fine needle. Good to know:some bruises may appear, so we try to schedule the appointment before a weekend. 2/ A laser treatment (Affirm type, specific for the face) can also be considered to revive (also) the production of elastin and collagen. The radiance effect is immediate. The two techniques can be combined for a more visible result, starting with hyaluronic acid.
Dress and price. The effects of the injection depend on the lifestyle:fine lines reappear more quickly in a smoker who regularly exposes herself to the sun. As a general rule, it is necessary to do at least two (or even three) sessions a month apart, then repeat the injection every six months. For the laser, it takes several sessions spaced from two weeks to a month to obtain a long-term result. There are approximately €150 per injection of hyaluronic acid and €120 per laser session.
Thanks to Dr Jean-Marc Bittoun, dental surgeon, and Julien Carré, aesthetic doctor (ML Esthetics).
