JUNE 1^ST, 2021. 

Lips hyperpigmentation can be a serious case of concern for many. 
Genetic factors, bad habits and lifestyle (such as smoking and low quality lipsticks) are the main factors. 
Lip Laser helps in considerably reducing the dark spots and stimulates the formation of collagen on the surface layer of the lips, reduces the vertical lines so the lips become tighter, brighter and smoother. 
 

What is “lip pigmentation?” 

Lip pigmentation can be either a darkening of lips with the appearance of spots or a two-tone lip colour which is also known as ‘lip discoloration’. It is a common skin condition normally due to exposure to extreme weather conditions (dryness or sun exposure) or to bad habits (alcohol, smoking) or to particular health disorders (anemia, melasma) or simply for genetical reasons. 

What causes lips’ pigmentation? 

Common causes include:  

• Hormone imbalances in women especially after taking pills 

• Pregnancy may also come as a cause of dark skin on upper lip 

• Allergic reactions to some makeups or cosmetics and medications 

• Sun exposure,  

• unhealthy diet,  

• stress,  

• dehydration,  

• consumption of tea, coffee, carbonated drinks,  

• the habit of peeling the lip skin 

What is Lip Laser? 

Lips Depigmentation process involves the use of Laser. 

What is the mechanism of action involved? 

Laser Depigmentation is based on selective photothermolysis principle. Laser energy is transformed into ablation energy, resulting in cellular rupture and vaporization with minimal heating of the surrounding tissue. Different laser techniques have been used for treatment of oral melanin pigmentation. The technique requires high accuracy and precision and involves the depigmentation of the lips through the utilization of Laser by using specific parameters, different for each case.   

Here 5 “DARK LIPS TIPS”:  

1. Coconut Oil 

Coconut oils are a great source of fatty acids that makes lips hydrated and healthy. It will make your dark lips soft and pink. Apply coconut oil on your lips during the day as a lip balm. Take a small amount of coconut oil and spread it out on your lips with your fingertips. 

2. Sugar Scrub 

Sugar is a natural scrub it will exfoliate your lips and also remove all the dead skin cells from your lips. Take three spoons of sugar mix it with two spoons of butter to make a thick paste. Apply this mixture on your lips and exfoliate them gently. After scrubbing your lips, apply butter moisturizer on your lips. 

3. Lemon and Honey Pack – 

Lemon and honey pack will work as magic onto your lips. 

We all know how beneficial is Lemon and Honey for our skin. When a combo of this is used, it works miraculously. Lemon is a bleaching agent, which helps to remove any dead skin cells from the lips. Honey helps to clear the lip skin and also moisturize it. 

How to use lemon and honey for dark lips? 

• Mix equal amount of both lemon juice and honey, 
• Mix well and coat your lips with the pack 

• Wait for 10-15 minutes and wipe it off. 
• Here you get instantly soft and shiny lips. 

4. Sunblock 

Protect your lips just as you do with your skin. By using a sunblock you prevent harmful sunrays to activate the melanocites responsible of the dark spots 

5. WATERLASE 

Virtually Painless: no or minimal anesthetic needed. 

The Waterlase combines water, air, and laser energy for safe use on human tissue in the mouth. By continuously spraying out water, it keeps the tissues hydrated, preventing heat and giving you a virtually pain free experience! 

Safe and Precise 

Reduces Risk of Cross Contamination: contact-less , single-use, disposable tips.  

Who can I ask for advice?  

For further information connect with Dr. Maen at Florentia Clinic: 

Tel: +971 43422000 

Mob: +971 568737444