Chinese mustache: what it is, how to prevent and treat it –

O chinese mustache was a term created to simplify the difficult name nasolabial folds. As we age, the chances of this sign appearing increase — that’s because it has everything to do with the process of aging. Understand better below:

What is the Chinese mustache

Throughout life, our skin changes. It naturally loses its vigor, and its texture also changes. there, the wrinkles become more evident, as well as the expression marks. “There is also a loss of facial volume, giving that melting appearance”, explains dermatologist André Braz (@drandrebraz).

In case of chinese mustachewhich is that “scratch” that forms from the tip of the nostril to the corner of the lip, there is also the aggravating factor of the loss of structures that support the face — such as fat and bone —, also a natural process that begins to happen after the age of 25. “Our cheekbones, over time, also lose firmness, give in and stop over the crease, which ends up becoming more prominent”, says plastic surgeon Wendell Uguetto (@dr_wendell_uguetto).

According to him, we are all prone to the appearance of this type of wrinkle. Light skins, however, tend to lose collagen and elastin (substances that guarantee skin firmness) more quickly, which increases the chances of scratches appearing sooner.

Habits that contribute to its appearance

despite the chinese mustache being the organic result of aging, some habits we adopt throughout life can enhance it, you know? Who lists each of them is the doctor specialist in aesthetics Franklin Verissimo (@franklinverissimo):

Smoking; Bad eating habits; Exaggerated exposure to the sun without adequate protection; Excessive fat loss after bariatric surgery.

Exercise to avoid Chinese mustache

Pharmacist and biochemist Fernanda Chauvin (@dra. fernandachauvin), CEO of Ellementti Dermocosméticosteaches: “self-massage with facial gymnastics It’s a great exercise to keep the chinese mustache show up too soon. I suggest making an O movement with your mouth and, at the same time, holding the groove towards the ears. This will make you elongate your face quite a bit.”

Do 10 repetitions as soon as you wake up to strengthen your skin. Have daily face care, create a morning routine and make a beauty ritual and well-being at night with the right products for your skin type.

Treatments

“Currently, there are several techniques that can be applied for the treatment of chinese mustache. But they depend on the specific characteristics of each patient, such as: anatomy, skin quality, degree of flaccidity, the dermatologist chooses the most suitable treatment options”, explains dermatologist Máira Astur (@maira_astur). The most accomplished are:

Peeling:

“All types of peelings help in marks that are not deep, it is a lighter procedure but very effective”, says Cintia Cristina Santi Martignago, from IBRAMED.

Collagen Biostimulator:

Procedure usually done with poly-L-Lactic acid injections to stimulate collagen production in the region.

Filler with hyaluronic acid:

Syringes with 1 ml to 1.2 ml of hyaluronic acid that smooth the grooves. Its effects last up to 24 months.

Botulinum Toxin:

The known botox works as a muscle blocker that softens wrinkles and expression lines.

Parallel treatments:

In any case, you cannot forget about daily skin care. Assets such as vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, retinoic acid and elastin fibers are great examples.

Vitamin C Serum

Moisturizing gel with hyaluronic acid

– (Ellementti Dermocosméticos/Disclosure)

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