The gloss effect is a lip injection technique performed to hydrate the lips without adding volume. The goal is to treat chapped lips, prevent dryness, and create a plump effect, making them more attractive. Lip dehydration is a fairly common reason for consultation and is not necessarily linked to aging. Hyaluronic acid injections are an effective technique to meet this need.
The lips lack sebaceous and sweat glands, which produce the protective hydrolipidic film on the surface. This is why lips become dehydrated, chapped and damaged. External aggressors (cold, smoking…) worsen the condition. The severity and speed at which this occurs do not necessarily depend on age but rather on the anatomical characteristics of the lips, which vary from person to person. Lip hydration fluctuates throughout the day. Topical treatments (such as lip balms) provide temporary relief, but deep hydration can only be achieved through hyaluronic acid injections.
It is best to choose balms (rather than sticks) that contain fatty substances, occlusive agents (like beeswax), healing agents (vitamin E), and soothing ingredients (such as oat extract).
When lips are chapped, it is recommended to :
Hyaluronic acid injections have a hydrating effect on the lips.
We recommend combining this with certain habits to keep lips hydrated daily : daily application of lip balms, healthy and balanced diet, use of quality cosmetics, thorough makeup removal, avoiding aggravating factors (smoking, sun…), and gentle exfoliation of the lips using a soft toothbrush.
The injection is performed with a needle, and the product is placed into the superficial submucosal layer.
The doctor must be trained in this technique : a poorly executed injection can cause lip eversion, commonly known as duck lips (if the product is injected too deeply), or visible lumps on the surface (if injected too superficially).
The hyaluronic acid used is lightly cross-linked with very fine particles.
The injection is slightly painful, but the anesthetic contained in the product acts quickly. Doctor Romano does not apply anesthetic cream, as it causes lip swelling and reduces the visibility needed to identify the correct injection plane.
Volumizing lip injections can be added to this procedure if the patient wishes and if their anatomy allows it.
The result is not immediate. Although the final effect is a plump appearance without volume enhancement, post-injection swelling is common and varies from person to person.
Doctor Romano systematically advises of two days of significant swelling. The final result is visible seven days after the injection.
The result lasts between six and ten months.
| Type of consultation | Generally practiced rates |
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Hyaluronic acid for
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650 CHF per syringe |
Pour hydrater efficacement les lèvres, il est recommandé d’appliquer régulièrement un baume riche en agents nourrissants comme le beurre de karité, l’huile d’amande douce ou l’acide hyaluronique. Boire suffisamment d’eau, éviter de lécher ses lèvres et effectuer des gommages doux pour éliminer les peaux mortes.
Le meilleur hydratant pour les lèvres est celui qui contient des ingrédients naturels et réparateurs tels que le beurre de cacao, le miel, l’huile de jojoba et la vitamine E. Les baumes enrichis en acide hyaluronique sont aussi très efficaces pour restaurer le volume et l’hydratation en profondeur.
Les lèvres sont dépourvues de glandes sébacées, responsables de la production de sébum, ce qui les rend plus vulnérables à la déshydratation. De plus, leur peau fine et exposée aux agressions extérieures (soleil, vent, froid) accentue cette sensibilité.
Les signes de déshydratation des lèvres incluent des gerçures, des fissures, une sensation de tiraillement, des desquamations et parfois des petites coupures douloureuses. Les lèvres peuvent également paraître ternes et manquer de souplesse.
Le froid, le vent, l’exposition prolongée au soleil, le chauffage intérieur, le manque d’hydratation, et l’utilisation de produits cosmétiques desséchants peuvent accentuer la sécheresse des lèvres. Lécher fréquemment ses lèvres aggrave aussi la déshydratation.
Oui, les changements de saison impactent l’hydratation des lèvres. En hiver, le froid et le vent assèchent les lèvres, tandis qu’en été, l’exposition au soleil peut provoquer des gerçures. Il est essentiel d’adapter ses soins hydratants selon les saisons pour maintenir des lèvres souples et en bonne santé.
The services described on this website apply to Swiss territory; there are differences between countries.
Contact
Dr Valeria Romano
Pl. du Molard 5, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm
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