Natural results with lip fillers? It is possible for sure!
Next to the eyes, our lips are a real eye-catcher. In fact, research shows that the eyes and mouth are the first things we notice when we look at someone. Lips can also give a sensual look, as well as a youthful appearance. Not everyone has naturally full lips or the desired shape. Our genes, age and ethnicity play a big role in this.
Lip filler trend
Lately it will not have passed you by that lip fillers have become a real trend. Perhaps the Russian Lips or the Bow Shape look familiar to you because they pop-up in your social media feed. Still, there is a lot of concern about this trend because of the often unnatural result. Unfortunately, we also see pictures where the lips are treated with too much or the wrong type of filler. The appearance of a ‘duckface’ is the result.
But how does such a “duckface” result? Actually, this is quite simple to explain: in the lips there is only limited space. As soon as this space becomes too full or too much treated with a filler, this becomes clearly visible. You can compare it to a bucket full of water: if you add a little more water, it overflows. This is also the case with filler. Once the lips are filled with too much filler, the filler starts spreading to other unwanted areas. The lips become extremely tight and a visible rim of filler appears above the mouth. The type of filler also greatly determines the final outcome of lip filler treatment. A filler that attracts too much water is not elastic enough. As a result, the natural shape is not maintained well and gives the lips an unnatural look, or “duckface.
Natural results are the priority
Everyone sees beauty from their own perspective. At our clinic, we strive for the most beautiful and natural result without anyone noticing that you have been treated. Instead, those around you will notice that you look fresh, youthful or happy. A big misconception about lip fillers is that a lip filler treatment only creates (too) much volume and that this manifests itself in the famous “duckface”. What many people don’t know is that lip fillers are used at our clinic for multiple indications. Our certified cosmetic doctors will look at your improvement needs and can treat your lips for a variety of purposes, with natural results being the priority! For example, you may want fuller lips, want to focus more on the definition and contour of the lips, or just want to restore the lips from none lost through the skin aging process. The doctors determine which filler is most appropriate to use based on the established indication. There is a suitable filler for every purpose.
Aging lips
After the age of 25, the aging process begins. This means that our skull will gradually shrink and loss of volume will start to play a role in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. Our lips do not escape the aging process either. As the amount of the body’s own substance hyaluronic acid decreases, volume declines and hydration diminishes. The color of the lips changes because the number of vessels in the lips decreases, making the lips less red. The shape of the lips will also change in appearance as the cupido arch and lip lines slowly fade. This combined with an increasing length of the area between the nose and upper lip will cause the upper lip to become much longer optically as a result. The area around the mouth will also show visible signs of aging as the skin around the lips becomes thinner, creating lip lines. Sagging in this area can cause the mouth to take on a different position, which can cause you to suffer from drooping corners of the mouth that cause a sad appearance. The cosmetic doctor can treat these indications nicely with a filler best suited for this, restoring your lips nicely and giving you a softer appearance.
For this client, the lips and the area around the mouth were subtly treated with filler. In the front photo you can clearly see, that the mouth gives a sad look to the face. After the lip filler treatment, this problem is remedied and this client has a happy and younger appearance again.
Small adjustments make a big difference!
So you can treat the appearance of the lips in several ways. This does not have to be a rigorous change, as you can achieve beautiful results with just a small amount of filler. It is especially important that you work with the doctor to match the options to your improvement needs in combination with a comprehensive facial analysis. We also call this a holistic approach.
“The size of your lips should correspond to the cheekbones and chin, while the width of your mouth relates precisely to the width of your eyes.”- said certified doctor Annemarie van Rosmalen. This emphasizes once again that everyone is different and a customized plan is required for the most beautiful and natural result. Your beauty and individuality is brought out more in the right sizes. As opposed to a “one-size-fits-all” approach, which often leads to an unnatural result.
Would you like to learn more about lip filler treatment? Feel free to visit our clinic in Rotterdam or Nijmegen for a free, no-obligation consultation with our certified cosmetic doctors.
