Facial Balancing & Enhancement
Lips with reduced fullness, shape, projection, or border definition, sometimes with mild asymmetry.
Physician-led assessment · individualized care · Vancouver clinic
Understanding Thin or Uneven Lips
Maybe your lipstick doesn't sit the way it used to, or you've noticed in photos that your top lip almost disappears when you smile. Some people have always wished for a little more shape; others notice their lips slowly getting thinner over the years. Both are really common.
Lip shape comes from your natural build, the support of your teeth and jaw behind them, and the muscle around your mouth, so naturally slimmer lips are simply how many people are made. With time, lips also lose some collagen and moisture, the border and cupid's bow soften, and the upper lip can lengthen and roll inward a little. A beautiful result is about balance: between the upper and lower lip, and with your teeth, chin and face. A touch of natural asymmetry is normal and part of what makes your smile yours.
Causes and Contributing Factors
Lip fullness reflects inherited anatomy, the underlying dental and skeletal support, and the volume of soft tissue, so many people simply have naturally thinner or uneven lips. With age, collagen and hydration in the lips decrease, the border and cupid's bow lose definition, the distance between the nose and upper lip can lengthen, and reduced support from the teeth, bone, and surrounding face allows the lips to flatten or roll inward. Sun exposure and smoking can speed up thinning and fine lines around the mouth. Muscle movement and habitual expressions also influence lip shape.
Signs and Symptoms
Common features include:
Assessment
At your consultation, our physicians look at your lips together with your teeth, gums, chin, nose and overall proportions, and watch how they move when you talk and smile. We check the definition of the border, the skin around your mouth, the balance between upper and lower lip, and any asymmetry. Then we plan a natural-looking change fitted to your goals, timing and budget, keeping your smile moving just as it should.
Cosmetic consultations are complimentary.
Prevention and Ongoing Care
Daily sun protection, including a lip balm with SPF, helps protect lip collagen and the skin around your mouth. A hydrating lip treatment and a medical-grade routine keep the area smooth and supple between visits. Our team can recommend products from our online shop that suit your skin.
Treatment Options
These are some of the options connected to this concern. The appropriate plan depends on assessment, suitability, and your goals.
At our clinic, lip enhancement uses hyaluronic acid fillers, placed by our experienced physicians. Depending on your goals, treatment can restore fullness, define the border and cupid's bow, soften fine lines above the lip, and improve balance between the upper and lower lip, while keeping movement and proportions natural. Dermal fillers and facial contouring
For the fuller picture, explore the treatment pages above or discuss the options during a consultation.
Medical Assessment
See a doctor about sudden or one-sided lip swelling, a lump or thickening that persists, a sore that doesn't heal, numbness, or colour changes on the lip, as these aren't features of ordinary lip thinning. Longstanding, stable, mild asymmetry doesn't usually need medical review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our aim is a balanced change that suits your features and keeps your lips moving naturally, so people notice you look well without spotting the treatment. Results vary from person to person, and your consultation is where we agree on the look you're after.
With age the upper lip can lengthen and roll inward, showing less of the pink lip when smiling, and dental and muscle factors also play a part. It's a common change, and at your consultation your physician can show you what's behind it and how hyaluronic acid filler could help.
How long results last depends on the hyaluronic acid filler chosen, how much is used and how your body responds, and lips are kept up with occasional maintenance. Cost depends on your plan, and you'll get clear pricing at your consultation before you decide.
Physician Assessment
An assessment can help clarify what may be contributing, which options may be appropriate, and what a reasonable next step could look like for you.
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Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic combines medical assessment, individualized planning, physician oversight, and a broad range of treatment options in its Vancouver clinic.
Bring your questions, treatment history, and goals. Your provider can help you understand appropriate options, expected recovery, and realistic outcomes.
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