Human Dermatology Clinic Seoul National University Branch

Expression lines that naturally appear when you smile can
at some point start to look like they remain
even when your face is at rest.
In particular, lines around the mouth are an area
that has a big effect on your facial impression,
so even if they deepen a little,
they can make you look tired or
older.
The area around the mouth moves a lot
in daily life, so it is also a place where
wrinkles are easy to form.
Repeated expressions when speaking or smiling,
a decrease in skin elasticity, and dry skin
all work together, and wrinkles gradually
settle in.
For this reason, more people have recently
been showing interest in dermatology lifting procedures
to improve lines around the mouth.

Reasons lines around the mouth appear
Lines around the mouth do not appear only
with age.
As collagen and elastin in the skin decrease
and the skin gradually loses its elasticity,
wrinkles form more easily.
In particular, the skin around the mouth is
relatively thin and moves a lot,
so changes may appear
more quickly than in other areas.
Another cause is
gravity and skin sagging.
As you get older,
when the tissues in the cheeks and around the mouth
start to sag downward, nasolabial folds and
lines around the mouth can naturally
stand out more.
Because a decrease in skin elasticity and
tissue sagging occur at the same time,
improvement is often difficult with
simple moisturizing care alone.

What is a lifting procedure for lines around the mouth?
One way to improve lines around the mouth
is a dermatology lifting procedure.
A lifting procedure delivers energy to
the deeper layers of the skin,
promoting collagen production and
helping lift sagging skin firmly.
It can help restore elasticity from within
the skin while minimizing major damage
to the surface.
In particular, lifting procedures that use ultrasound
or radiofrequency energy can help improve elasticity
by delivering stimulation to the deeper layers of the skin.
As new collagen production is induced within the skin,
you can expect the skin to gradually become firmer
over time in a natural way.

Features of lifting procedures for lines around the mouth
Because lines around the mouth are a delicate area
on the face, precise treatment is important.
It is important to deliver energy at the appropriate depth
while considering skin thickness and wrinkle depth,
and the treatment plan may vary
depending on the individual’s skin condition.
Also, lifting procedures often do not simply
improve wrinkles alone,
but are performed while considering the overall facial balance.
If elasticity around the mouth improves,
you can expect the face to look softer and
more lively.
That is why it is also a method
chosen by many people who want
natural-looking changes.

Things to consider before treatment
If you are considering a lifting procedure,
the first step is to accurately understand
your skin condition.
Even for the same lines around the mouth,
the approach may differ depending on whether the cause is
a loss of elasticity, skin sagging,
or a loss of volume.
The treatment device and the experience of the medical staff
are also important factors.
Because the face is a very delicate area,
it is advisable to get a consultation from medical staff
with sufficient anatomical understanding
and treatment experience.
After thoroughly discussing your skin condition
and the direction of improvement you want,
proceeding with treatment can help
increase satisfaction.

Lines around the mouth may seem like a small change,
but they are one of the factors that can affect
the overall impression of the face.
Maintaining adequate moisturizing care,
sun protection, and healthy lifestyle habits
is also important in daily life,
but if the wrinkles have already deepened,
considering professional help can also be an option.
Dermatology lifting procedures are
one of the options that can help restore skin elasticity
and bring back a natural-looking impression.
Most of all, the important thing is
to find the method that suits your skin condition.
If you choose the right care method for you
through sufficient consultation and an accurate diagnosis,
it may help you maintain healthier and firmer skin.



