Mouth corner wrinkles are among the most common expression lines, typically caused by frequent exaggerated facial expressions like habitual frowning, pursing, pouting, or tightening the lips.Aging skin around the mouth also contributes to these wrinkles. Over time, collagen levels in the skin diminish, causing the reticular support structure to thicken, harden, and lose elasticity. The dermis ages and thins, leading to surface skin laxity and the formation of wrinkles.
Methods for reducing corner-of-mouth wrinkles:
1. Surgical wrinkle removal
Commonly known abroad as "facelift surgery," this procedure involves separating the skin and underlying tissues of the face and neck. These structures are then lifted and secured backward and upward to smooth or eliminate surface wrinkles and folds, thereby correcting age-related sagging in specific areas.
2. Endoscopic Facelift
The principle is similar to traditional surgery, but endoscopy requires only three small incisions on the forehead.plus one small incision each in front of and behind each ear. This replaces the large incision of traditional surgery with seven small one-centimeter incisions. With endoscopic assistance, the skin is detached subcutaneously, then lifted upward and backward. It is sutured or secured with staples to increase tension. Excess skin is not removed but simply repositioned over the scalp and behind the ears.
Suitable Candidates: Facial aging is influenced by genetics, age, environment, nutrition, health conditions, and occupation. Wrinkles typically begin appearing after age 30 and become more pronounced after 40. Thus, the procedure is primarily suitable for individuals aged 35-60, as well as those with deep, noticeable wrinkles or significant facial skin laxity.