As one ages, it is common to see dry and chapped lips. Lips don’t contain oil glands which means lips are more likely to drying out and becoming chapped/cracked. This can result in uneven distribution of the lipstick in the cracks.
The common causes of dry lips:
– Frequent sun exposure
– Habitual licking (as saliva can further remove the moisture from lips which causing more dryness)
– Less humidity in air (winter)
We treat this condition by injecting a skin hydrator called Volite. It is a minimally invasive injectable treatment that delivers hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in the skin and lips, directly into the dermis layer. HA attracts water to hydrate skin and lips, to achieve a more hydrated, youthful looking lips. Studied has shown that the hydrating effect can last up to 9 months after each session.
| Volite | |||
| TREATMENT TIME | 10 Minutes for Full Lips | ||
| DOWNTIME | 3-5 days. Bruising may occur at the needle-marks. | ||
| PAIN | Mild. Managed with the anaesthetic cream. | ||
| REPEAT TREATMENTS | Once every 6 – 9 months | ||
| RESULTS | Gradual correction of the dryness and wrinkling over several weeks. | ||
| RECOMMENDATIONS | Skin that is rough to feel and showing fine lines especially around the eyes and the mouth. | ||
