The Prettiest Mouth in the South: Tried and True Treatments for Naturally Loveable Lips
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, the lips are messengers of the heart. And since nearly the beginning of time, full lips speak beauty and youthfulness. That hasn’t changed. Today, women in the U.S. spend millions of dollars on lipstick and lip-gloss annually. Known as the “Red Lipstick Syndrome” studies show those numbers remain constant even in the most trying economic times. Naturally thin lips, aging, sun damage and smoking are all conditions that can be addressed through lip treatments. Natural looking fillers – a treatment for all ages. “The preference of the majority of women today is believably plump, yet understated lips,” says Dr. Christopher Hubbell, board-certified dermatologist and dermasurgeon and the founder and medical director of a Jeuné and Acadiana Dermatology. “The most popular treatment for creating natural and lush lips is injectable fillers to add back lost volume or create volume that was never there.” According to Dr. Hubbell, the fillers of choice are hyaluronic acid gels (such as Restylane®, Juvéderm® and Belotero®); a substance that occurs naturally in the body with results lasting between 6-12 months depending upon the product and the patient. “The mouth is a very delicate area so the injection itself requires as much art as it does science. An injector with both medical knowledge of the anatomy and experience in injecting different patients with different lip issues to get the most natural look is a must. We have all seen lip augmentations gone awry! So, be smart and see an established expert.” Skin texture around the mouth. “Almost anyone can benefit from microdermabrasion and a series of mild chemical peels, Dr. Hubbell says. “Particularly around the mouth, fine lines and uneven pigmentation can be improved. These treatments target surface texture issues as well as create a long-term effect of collagen stimulation and regrowth.” Dr. Hubbell adds that these therapies, when delivered by a licensed medical aesthetician trained and supervised by a dermatologist, can produce good results over time. “For deeper creases and wrinkles in the mouth area, more invasive laser resurfacing treatments by a physician skin expert are an option.” The aging face – a more comprehensive approach to loveable lips. As women age, the challenge of keeping lips full and supple gets a bit more complex. February 2015
experienced physician expert in noninvasive and “Lip augmentation needs to be in context minimally invasive facial rejuvenation techniques. with the rest of the face,” Dr. Hubbell explains. “Experienced board certified dermatologists/ “Sometimes the work will need to extend beyond dermasurgeons and some plastic surgeons are the lips to the area above the lips, into the cheeks, uniquely trained in the most advanced, safest and chin, marionette lines (folds extending downward most comfortable methods for impressive, artistic from the corners of the mouth) and nasal labial and natural results.” folds (smile lines) to give a cohesive, youthful appearance.” For more information, visit www.skinexpert.com or Fillers coupled with BOTOX® will address the call (337) 989-7272 to schedule an appointment. volume deficit as well as the muscle movement that causes unwanted creases. The backdrop Email or Text Notification when your RX is ready! must match the smile. “Combination treatments selected by an experienced injector will net the best results,” adds Dr. Hubell. “As a medical doctor, trained in the subtleties of facial anatomy, I Friendly service from your advise consumers to home town pharmacy. conduct due diligence before booking lip • Citywide Delivery Service augmentation or mouth • Drive-Thru Pick-Up Window rejuvenation with any • E-Mail and Call in RX Service provider. The face has a complex muscular and tissue substructure. Injecting substances into the mouth area is an art and a science. Your provider should have a gallery of before and after pictures so you can assess his/her skill at achieving naturally plump lips.” Finally, Dr. Hubbell recommends doing 601 S. Pine Street • DeRidder, LA 70634 • (337) 463-7442 your homework and www.thriftyway.com • thriftyway2@thriftyway.com selecting a highly
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