TL;DR:
- Dry lips can result from cold weather, lip licking, diet deficiencies, or inadequate care.
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Injections: Provide long-lasting hydration, smoothness, and rejuvenation for dry lips. Effects last for months. Rare allergic reactions.
- HA binds water (1 molecule of HA binds up to 250 water molecules). Levels decrease with age, leading to dryness and wrinkles.
- Types of HA: Cross-linked (long-lasting), partially cross-linked (gentle filler), non-cross-linked (short-term, intense hydration).
- Procedure: Medical consultation → anesthetic applied → injection (quick, minimally painful) → lip massage.
- Additional Benefits: Options for lip reshaping (contour, asymmetry, cupid’s bow) or anti-aging effects.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatments: Alternative to HA, derived from the patient’s blood, stimulating collagen and elastin production for hydration and rejuvenation. Results visible in 2+ days.
The autumn and winter period is a time when many people struggle with chapped and dry lips. The reasons for this, in addition to cold temperatures and wind, can be many – from improper diet and deficiencies, to inadequate care, to lip licking. Often, however, despite the certainty that none of these problems exist, the lips are still dry. Find out what can be done to get rid of dry lips.
Hyaluronic acid injections
Hyaluronic acid, although mostly associated with lip augmentation procedures, does not have to be exclusively used that way at all. Injections with the help of this biopolymer can solve the problem of dry lips in a matter of moments. In addition to that, they make the lips nicely highlighted, gain in appearance and smooth. The hydration achieved by hyaluronic acid injection will last for several months. Administration of the acid should not be feared, as it is a substance that occurs naturally in the human body.
Why does hyaluronic acid moisturize the skin?
One molecule of hyaluronic acid is able to bind up to 250 molecules of water, so we say that it has highly hygroscopic properties. Since it occurs naturally in human tissues, and its amount decreases with age, the skin becomes dry, wrinkled and sagging. It is used not only in aesthetic medicine and cosmetology, but also in many medical treatments.
Why should you opt for hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid lip treatments are the most permanent solution to the problem of dry lips. During its application, allergic reactions are very rare, and the procedure itself has a low risk of complications. In addition, injections make it possible to visibly rejuvenate the lips and make them look much fresher. If you perform an acid treatment solely to moisturize chapped lips, you should inform your doctor. Then, the specialist will inject a certain amount of the product in such a way as not to change the shape of the lips."
Advantages of hyaluronic acid treatments
The advantages of hyaluronic acid treatments for moisturizing the lips are that they provide relatively permanent results and can be repeated as needed. Performing the injection is extremely quick, and there is virtually no discomfort during the procedure, which is limited only to the moment of injection. Specialists manage this by applying additional anesthesia to patients, which nullifies any pain.
Preparations intended for the application of hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid comes in three different forms:
- Cross-linked – highly condensed, which takes the longest time to be metabolized by the body. It gives the effect of filling and enlarging the lips.
- Partially cross-linked – which is used when a gentle filler is desired.
- Non-cross-linked – which remains in the skin for a much shorter time than cross-linked preparations, but gives a strong effect of hydration and regeneration of the epidermis.
The differences in the preparations concern the type of hyaluronic acid inside, as well as the purpose. Separate agents have been developed, designed not for lip augmentation, but for lip moisturization.
Course of acid treatments
The procedure begins with a medical consultation, during which the doctor checks whether any contraindications prevent the procedure from being carried out. In preparation for the action, the expected effect is also discussed. Once the patient is positively qualified for the procedure, the procedure proceeds – first, anesthetic cream is applied to the lips, wait a few minutes, disinfect them, and then the filler is applied to the redness of the lips. After removing the needle or cannula from under the epidermis, the doctor gently massages the lips to properly distribute the product.
Possibility to model and reshape the lips
During moisturizing treatments for the lips, you can also choose to model them, change their shape or get rid of asymmetry. Then, a preparation dedicated to those who would like to enlarge the lips is used, or two fillers are combined – those designed to moisturize and revitalize the lips. Thanks to them, it is possible:
- enlargement of one or both lips,
- lifting the corners of the mouth,
- to line the middle part of the lips or the cupid's bow,
- firming and improving contour,
- making the face take on a sympathetic appearance.
Indications for the procedure
The immediate indication for hyaluronic acid treatment is ** excessive dryness, tightness and peeling of the skin of the lips.** Also, cracks, minor bleeding and swelling caused by insufficient hydration can be removed with injections. Those who would like to model their lips on occasion, improve their shape and even out asymmetries will be able to achieve double benefits from the procedure. The acid also solves problems related to the premature appearance of signs of aging, so it is worth opting for it especially when the lips no longer look as young as they once did.
Platelet-rich plasma treatments.
Platelet-rich plasma treatments can be an alternative to hyaluronic acid administration. Because they improve microcirculation and stimulate the skin to produce collagen and elastin, they allow you to achieve the effect of smoother and more hydrated lips. Plasma also shallows wrinkles and will help deal with sagging skin. Platelet-rich plasma treatments are very safe because the product, which is injected under the skin, comes from the patient's blood, which significantly reduces the risk of allergic reaction.
Course of platelet-rich plasma treatments.
The treatment procedure with platelet-rich plasma also involves an injection. However, before it is performed, it is necessary to draw the patient's blood, which is placed in a special centrifuge. There, under the influence of the work of the device, the components of the blood are separated and the preparation is purified, which, after thorough preparation by a specialist, can be administered under the skin. The cells contained in the plasma cause intensive remodeling and regeneration of the tissues into which it has been administered. Treatment effects are visible even 2 days after plasma administration.
Conclusion
Hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma treatments offer effective solutions for dry, chapped lips. Both target hydration, repair damage, and even improve lip appearance. Hyaluronic acid stands out for long-lasting hydration and optional reshaping, while plasma rejuvenates using your body’s own resources. If lip dryness impacts your comfort or confidence, these treatments can help. Consult a qualified specialist to choose the best approach for your needs. Healthy, hydrated lips should never be out of reach.
