Thin Lips and Facial Volume Loss

Thin lips and facial volume loss can both be results of the ageing process.

Getting older can bring about many physical changes in the body, and when our face starts to look older, it is primarily due to alterations in the structure of the skin. Collagen and elastin are components found within the skin that help keep it firm, smooth and supple. As we age, the production of these substances starts to weaken, and the skin loses its youthful volume and bounce, which may happen in various conditions that affect the appearance, two of which are a lack of fullness and thinning of the lips.

Facial volume loss sees areas such as the cheeks, cheekbones and under the eyes look flatter and slightly droopy. In turn, the affected person can often feel they have begun to take on an appearance that is tired and aged, feeling like they have lost their youthful glow and natural spark.

Some people have naturally thinner lips, but those who notice that their full lips are becoming thinner in appearance maybe because they too have succumbed to the effects of ageing. As with facial volume loss, this is also from lost collagen and elastin, causing a person to feel they look sad. 

Hyaluronic Acid Dermal fillers can be used as a treatment that can successfully improve both facial volume loss and thin lips. This injectable procedure can plump and fill out the concerned area and enhance the size and proportion of the lips, giving the desired ratio of one-third for the top lip to the two-thirds bottom lip. The face can achieve a more balanced appearance while looking more youthful and radiant. Having a youthful look, in turn, can boost your confidence, and give you back your skin’s plump and youthful vibrancy.