Lip Structure

Lip Structure: Understanding and Treatment Options

The lips play a key role in facial balance and emotional expression. Some people naturally have thin lips, while others lose volume with age, leading to a less plump, less defined appearance.

Additionally, a gummy smile—where the gums are highly visible when smiling—can affect the harmony of the lower face.

These peculiarities can alter the perception of the smile and the face, but medical-aesthetic solutions exist to redefine the natural balance of the lips while maintaining a subtle, harmonious effect.

why do thin lips and gummy smiles appear?

Thin lips can be genetic or the result of skin aging, which leads to a loss of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, resulting in reduced volume and loss of definition. Gingival smiles, on the other hand, are often caused by hyperactivity of the upper lip elevator muscles, a specific facial morphology or a naturally shorter lip, which exposes the gums more when smiling.

Recommended Treatments

Filling agent

To treat thin lips, hyaluronic acid injections subtly increase volume, deeply moisturize and redefine lip contours for a natural, harmonious effect.

Botulinum Toxin

To correct a gummy smile, injection of botulinum toxin into the muscles responsible for excessive retraction of the upper lip helps to soften the smile by reducing exposure of the gums.

What to expect during your consultation

During your first visit, we conduct a comprehensive assessment of your skin and medical history. We take the time to discuss your goals, lifestyle, and any concerns you may have. Based on this information, we create a personalized treatment plan, which may include one or more techniques. We’ll walk you through the protocol, the number of sessions recommended, and the expected results.

Our Approach at
VK Derma

We believe in personalized medical-aesthetic care focused on skin health and balance.
Every skin and every face is unique—and our mission is to provide tailored care that respects your natural features and specific needs.

Our treatments aim to enhance skin quality and vitality, whether for prevention or correction of skin concerns related to aging, skin conditions, or other aesthetic issues.

We favour a harmonious approach that highlights your natural beauty—without drastic transformations.

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