Peptide lip therapy is a cutting-edge cosmetic procedure that uses specific peptides to enhance and rejuvenate the lips. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that can stimulate collagen production, cell communication, and tissue repair when applied topically.
When it comes to the lips, the most common peptides used are matrixyl, arginine, and palmitoyl oligopeptide. These peptides work together to:
- Plump up lips: The peptides bind to water and help hydrate lips while also trapping moisture. This leads to a plumper, more voluminous lip appearance.
- Stimulate collagen: Collagen is essential for smooth, firm, youthful-looking lips. The peptides send signals to skin cells to ramp up collagen production.
- Soften vertical lines: Peptides relax the small muscles around the lips that contract and cause vertical lines over time. This smoothes out lip lines.
- Improve texture: By boosting hydration and collagen, peptides give lips a softer, smoother texture.
The typical peptide lip therapy procedure goes as follows:
- A topical numbing cream is applied to the lips and surrounding area to maximize comfort.
- The provider thoroughly cleans the lips to remove debris, makeup residue, and oils.
- A specific peptide complex customized to the patient's needs is selected. Popular options include:
- Matrixyl 3000 peptide complex - combines matrixyl 3000 and argireline for enhanced collagen stimulation and muscle relaxation
- SYN-AKE peptide complex - contains SYN-AKE peptide, which mimics wrinkle-relaxing effects of snake venom
- Arginine-rich peptide complex - designed to deeply hydrate lips
- Multiple layers of the peptide complex are applied to the lips. The number of layers depends on the patient's desired results.
- The peptides are securely sealed into the skin using a bonding agent specially developed to keep lip treatments in place despite talking, eating, drinking, etc.
- Patients leave with noticeably smoother, plumper lips that will continue improving over the next few months.
The results of peptide lip therapy include:
- Visibly plumper, more voluminous lips
- Smoothing of vertical lip lines
- Softer, more hydrated and youthful lip texture
- Natural-looking enhancement - no overt fillers/implants
- Minimal downtime - patients can usually return to normal activities right after
- Gradual, subtle improvements over several months
The treatment can be maintained with follow-up peptide lip therapy every 6 months. Combining the peptide therapy with other treatments like microneedling or radiofrequency can lead to even better, longer-lasting lip rejuvenation.
When performed by a highly experienced aesthetic provider like
Hormone Harmony, peptide lip therapy is a very safe procedure. Possible side effects are generally mild and temporary, including:
- Mild swelling
- Temporary numbness
- Minor bruising
- Temporary redness
Hormone Harmony has performed thousands of successful peptide lip therapy treatments. Our expert providers use the latest techniques and most innovative peptide complexes to help patients achieve gorgeous, youthful lips.
To determine if you are a good candidate for this rejuvenating treatment, schedule a consultation at Hormone Harmony today! Our friendly staff looks forward to working with you!
