Thin lips are a concern Dr Sateei discusses often, whether you have always felt your lips are smaller than you would like, or have noticed them thinning with age.
Thin lips are a concern Dr Sateei discusses often, whether patients have always felt their lips are smaller than they’d like, or have noticed thinning with age. Her approach focuses on proportion, symmetry and subtlety.
Genetics are the most significant factor. Ageing reduces volume, collagen and elasticity from the mid-thirties, the vermillion border becomes less defined, and sun exposure and smoking accelerate collagen breakdown.
Reduced volume across the upper or lower lip, a less defined border, and lipstick or liner no longer sitting neatly along the edge.
Dermal fillers are the primary treatment, carefully adding volume, definition and shape according to natural proportions. Skin boosters and polynucleotides improve hydration and texture. Dr Sateei often starts conservatively, allowing gradual build-up over more than one session.
Lips are one of the most technically demanding areas, and Dr Sateei’s twenty-plus years of experience and “ultra-subtle” philosophy suit this precision-led treatment, at both her London (near Harley Street) and Sevenoaks clinics.
Mostly genetics; ageing, sun exposure and smoking can also thin lips over time.
Genetically thin lips cannot be changed; sun protection and not smoking help slow age-related thinning.
Dermal filler, sometimes with skin boosters or polynucleotides.
Typically six to twelve months.
Mild discomfort; topical numbing routinely used.
welling and mild bruising common, settling within a week to ten days.
Immediately, though initial swelling settles over one to two weeks.
Dr Sateei’s approach prioritises subtle, proportionate enhancement.
Most adults wanting fuller or more defined lips, confirmed via consultation.
Yes, often recommended for those new to lip filler.
Brands and Treatments to help with thin lips
If acne scarring has been affecting your confidence, Dr Ellie Sateei welcomes a personal consultation at her London or Sevenoaks clinic.
Our London clinic is located at 91a New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XF
We serve patients from London, Kent and the home counties as well as from all over the world. Our London clinic sits in the heart of Marylebone, within easy reach of the West End by tube, while our Sevenoaks clinic in Ightham is moments from the M25 and M26 for patients across Kent.
