With age, the volume of the lips becomes smaller, the elasticity of the tissues decreases, and wrinkles gradually form. Vertical wrinkles above the upper lip especially emphasize the age of the woman. For many ladies at the onset of menopause, the problem of the appearance of wrinkles over the upper lip acquires special significance, since the appearance due to such changes becomes dull and tired.
The causes of wrinkles over the upper lip
Vertically located wrinkles above the upper lip (they are also called "pussy", and in general there is an unflattering name "chicken tail"), arise due to the influence of a number of factors. These include:
- hereditary structure of the nasolabial zone;
- hormonal disorders caused by a decrease in the level of estrogen ;
- bad habits, primarily smoking;
- adverse ecology;
- excessive influence of ultraviolet.
It was also noticed that negative changes in the lips area are more often observed in people forced by the profession to speak a lot (lecturers, translators, teachers of foreign languages), and musicians who play on wind instruments.
Removing wrinkles over the upper lip
At home
Age changes in the mouth zone are easier to prevent than to try to eliminate the already formed wrinkles. An irreplaceable remedy against early wrinkles is massage with ice cube. To moisturize the lips and skin in the near-lip zone, you can successfully apply masks from cucumber, juicy berries (especially strawberries and black currants), sour cream. It is recommended to apply a nourishing cream every time before going to bed. Several times a week you can do massage with a toothbrush.
In the cosmetic room
To remove wrinkles above the upper lip will help a professional cosmetician. The specialist, evaluating the individual skin features and the degree of wrinkles, will offer the most effective method. It can be:
- chemical peeling ;
- radio wave effect (ELOS-rejuvenation);
- Thermage - thermal moisturizing of the skin;
- botox - the introduction of drugs that relax the muscles;
- contour plastic, based on the filling of wrinkles with a special gel;
- lifting corrective massage.
Reasonable carrying out of cosmetic procedures helps to avoid a pronounced transformation of appearance, and a woman, even in old age, can remain very attractive externally and be pleased with her mature beauty.