Full lips are often associated with youth and vitality, according to scientific research. As we age, our lips tend to thin and lose some of their shape. Brian Wong, a facial plastic surgeon, has conducted several studies on the ideal size and shape of lips. Dry lips can make them appear smaller than they actually are, as they reflect less light.
Estrogen is known to control fertility and the reproductive cycle, and higher levels can increase the thickness of the lips. This has led some scientists to hypothesize that thicker lips are a public indication of a woman's fertility. Images of women's lips were manipulated to determine the optimal lip shape and size. The trend of full lips has become a multi-million dollar industry in recent decades, but its roots can be traced back to psychology, history, sociology, and evolutionary biology.
In the 21st century, thin lips are out of fashion, with an even greater emphasis on larger lips. To make your lips look bigger, start by applying a clear lip gloss or one that matches the color of your lipstick. Then add a little gloss to the center of both lips. Concealer can be used before lip color to blur the line between the lips and face.
Research has revealed that participants prefer lips where the lower part is twice as large as the upper lip. An experienced doctor can control the amount of fillers injected into the lips for a natural look. The popularity of influencers with thick lips has caused many people to search for ways to enlarge their own lips. Jaimie DeRosa, principal facial plastic surgeon at DeRosa Center Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Boston, Massachusetts and Palm Beach, Florida, shares some non-permanent tricks that can help level up your lips in no time.
Last year, there was a viral craze where people used eyelash glue to glue the top of their lip to Cupid's bow in an attempt to make their upper lip appear larger. The upper and lower lips were shown separately in order to determine the “ideal” ratio between them. Many people are often hesitant about undergoing a lip filler treatment due to worries about looking unnatural. However, an experienced doctor with a keen eye for beauty can help you achieve your desired look without compromising on naturalness.
