The gloss effect is a lip injection technique performed to hydrate them without adding volume. The aim is to treat chapped lips, prevent dryness, and give a plump effect by making them more attractive.
Lack of lip hydration is a fairly frequent reason for consultation and is not necessarily related to aging. Hyaluronic acid injections are an effective technique to address this concern.
The lips lack sebaceous and sweat glands that produce the protective hydrolipid surface film.
This is why lips become dehydrated, chapped, and damaged. External aggressions, such as cold and tobacco, worsen this condition.
The importance and speed of appearance of this phenomenon do not necessarily depend on age, but rather on the anatomical characteristics of the lips, which are specific to each person.
Lip hydration varies throughout the day; topical treatments (lip balms for example) provide temporary relief, but deep dehydration can only be treated 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.
The injection is performed with a needle, and the product is placed superficially in the submucosal layer.
The physician must be trained in this technique : a poorly performed injection causes lip eversion, better known as duck mouth (the product is injected too deeply), or visible lumps on the surface (the product is injected too superficially).
The hyaluronic acid used is weakly cross-linked and its particles are very fine.
The injection is slightly painful, but the anesthetic contained
in the product acts quite quickly. Doctor Romano does not apply an anesthetic cream, which causes lip swelling and reduces the visibility necessary to identify the correct injection plane.
Volumizing lip injections can complement this procedure if the patient wishes and if her anatomy allows it.
It is also recommended to associate certain habits in order to have hydrated lips on a daily basis : daily application of lip balms, a balanced and healthy diet, use of good-quality cosmetics, lip makeup removal, avoidance of aggravating factors (tobacco, sun…), exfoliation of the lips with a soft toothbrush.
The result is not immediate. Although the final result is a hydrated effect without volume increase, post-injection swelling is frequent and varies depending on the patient.
Doctor Romano systematically announces two days of significant swelling. The definitive result is obtained seven days after the injection and lasts between six and ten months.
For a subtle result of the “gloss effect” type, a hyaluronic acid injection (one syringe) is offered at a price of 650 CHF. This price includes : the evaluation consultation, the performance of the treatment in the practice in compliance with safety standards, as well as post-procedure follow-up. The price does not depend on the technique used, but solely on the quantity injected, limited, in this indication, to one syringe in order to guarantee a natural result.
To effectively hydrate the lips, it is recommended to regularly apply a balm rich in nourishing agents such as shea butter, sweet almond oil, or hyaluronic acid. Drink enough water, avoid licking your lips, and perform gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin.
The best lip moisturizer is one that contains natural and repairing ingredients such as cocoa butter, honey, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. Lip balms enriched with hyaluronic acid are also very effective at restoring volume and deep hydration.
The lips lack sebaceous glands, which produce the sebum that protects and moisturizes the skin. As a result, they are more susceptible to dryness. Their thin, delicate skin and exposure to environmental aggressors (sun, wind, cold) increase this vulnerability.
Common signs of dehydrated lips include chapping, cracking, tightness, flaking, and sometimes painful splits. The lips may also appear dull and feel less supple.
Cold, wind, prolonged sun exposure, indoor heating, lack of hydration, and the use of drying cosmetic products can worsen lip dryness. Frequently licking the lips also aggravates dehydration.
Yes, seasonal changes influence lip hydration. In winter, cold and wind dry out the lips, while in summer, sun exposure can cause chapping. It is essential to adapt moisturizing care according to the seasons to maintain supple and healthy lips.
