Why are my lips asymmetrical?

Labial asymmetry, whether it corresponds to a difference between the volume of the lower lip and that of the upper lip, or to a lateral inequality between the right and left halves of the mouth, can be observed from an early age. Asymmetry is then innate, congenital in origin, and is sometimes associated with maxillary (jaw) or dental asymmetry.

Lip asymmetry can also occur following traumatic shock or certain neurological or vascular events, such as stroke or certain diseases affecting the facial nerve.

Physiological aging, on the other hand, leads to a loss of tissue structural quality, which can cause thinning of the lips and progressive alteration of their contours. This can lead to lip asymmetry over time. Factors that accelerate the natural aging process (unbalanced diet, smoking, stress, chronic sleep deprivation, etc.) are likely to favor the appearance of imperfections affecting the lips.

Hyaluronic acid to restore symmetrical lips

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in the body, and particularly in the skin, where it ensures hydration and tone. In addition to its revitalizing properties, hyaluronic acid has a volumizing effect that makes it highly effective for reworking facial volumes, and therefore lips.

Injected with very fine needles, it plumps lips and modifies their volume, with the great precision made possible today by perfected dosages and the development of hyaluronic acids with different degrees of cross-linking.

To correct asymmetrical lips, Dr. Hayot performs a meticulous analysis of their characteristics. This enables him to determine which micro-zones need to be reshaped and which require volume enhancement.

What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid for the lips?

Because hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the body, it is gradually and completely reabsorbed. This guarantees perfect physiological tolerance and natural, discreet, reversible results.

The effects of hyaluronic acid are temporary, remaining stable for an average of 6 to 12 months. Injections can then be repeated without restriction, enabling the desired appearance of the lips to be maintained.

Injection of hyaluronic acid is also a simple medical procedure with very few restrictions. Virtually painless, the procedure lasts between 15 and 30 minutes on average, requires no anaesthetic and involves no social eviction. In a few cases, slight swelling may appear following the procedure, but the after-effects are generally straightforward.