Dark Lips Treatment by Dermatologist

The most beautiful part of the face is the lip. Someone with vibrant pink lips has a cheery appearance and a positive outlook. 

Dark lips are common and can be caused by various medical conditions and lifestyle choices. Similar to skin pigmentation on other parts of the face or body, pigmentation of the lips can result in a dark appearance.

Fortunately, there are cutting-edge treatments for dark lips that can help you restore your lips’ natural vibrant pink color and texture.

Skin & Shape, one of the best skin clinic in Andheri, Mumbai, offers advanced and effective dark lips treatment by dermatologist Dr. Anju Methil. The treatment can help you regain your lips’ lost color and give a more even tone and complexion.

Dr. Anju Methil is a highly experienced and skilled dermatologist in Andheri with immense expertise in a wide range of dermatology and cosmetic procedures. 

Continue reading to learn about the causes, the top-recommended dark lips treatment by dermatologists, and tips to prevent dark lips.

So, first, let’s see the Causes of Dark Lips

There are several reasons why dark spots or patches on the lips may develop, particularly around the upper lip area.

• Sun exposure: The skin over our lips can tan the same way as our facial skin. Overexposure to the sun increases the formation of melanin on the lips, giving them a brown or dark tint. Regular lip balms with SPF are required.
• Smoking and chewing tobacco: Smoking deposits nicotine and tar that remain on the lips, resulting in pigmentation.
• Excessive coffee consumption: Because coffee contains a lot of caffeine, excessive coffee consumption can make lips darker.

• Dehydrated lips: Biting and breaking your lips repeatedly can cause irritation and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
• Cosmetics: Because lead is present in matte finish lipsticks and dark-lip lipsticks, using expired cosmetics on the lips and using them frequently can darken the lips.
• Genetic factors: Anyone with a family history of dark lips is likely to or may experience it at some point in their lives.
• Allergy to toothpaste or lip cosmetics: Contact dermatitis brought on by allergic items leads to increased sensitivity to such products and pigmentation from chronic inflammation.

Other factors that could result in dark lips include:

• Anemia
• Vitamin deficiency

Dark Lips Treatment by Dermatologist

Dr. Anju Methil, a reputed skin specialist in Andheri, Mumbai, offers the most effective treatments for reducing lip pigmentation, especially in the upper lip area. These treatments may include:

• Topical creams: 

Lip lightening creams by dermatologists comprise depigmenting agents that

reduce the production of melanin that causes darkening of the lips.

• Chemical Peels: 

You can achieve moisturized, vibrant pink lips by exfoliating pigmented and dead skin cells with lip scrubs or chemical peels.

• Laser treatment: 

The most frequently suggested procedure to brighten dark lips in both men and women is

• Laser treatment: 

The most frequently suggested procedure to brighten dark lips in both men and women is the Q-Switch Nd: Yag laser.

• Dermal fillers: 

Lips that are thin, dry, and dehydrated from the fat loss may also seem black. Dermal fillers provide the lips volume and moisture, giving them a youthful, fresh pink color.

• Permanent makeup: 

Using specialized ink injected into the lip, permanent makeup adds color to the lips. These are permanent, but a few follow-up sessions could be necessary for long-lasting effects.

The best dark lips treatment in Mumbai is offered by Skin & Shape through individualized treatment combinations that are tailored to your needs.

How much does dark lips treatment by dermatologist cost?

• While chemical peeling may cost between Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000, laser treatment may cost around Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000. OTC medicines might cost anything between Rs 500 to Rs 2,000.
• The cost of dark lips treatment by dermatologists may differ from patient to patient, depending on the condition’s severity, underlying cause, and treatment given.
• Please be aware that the above pricing is only an estimation and may vary from clinic to clinic depending on reputation, area, and technology used. It also has a direct connection to the training of the dermatologist who will be treating you. It is wise to inquire about treatment costs at a reputable skin clinic.

Tips To Prevent Darkening of Lips

To avoid lip discoloration, you should follow the below simple tips: Apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent sun damage.

• Attempt to use lip balms with an SPF rating as well.
• Use an appropriate moisturizer regularly to protect the delicate lip area.
• Don’t smoke, and avoid excess caffeine consumption.
• Avoid experimenting with home remedies to remove the pigmentation because doing so could damage the delicate skin around the lip and worsen the problem.
• Avoid roughly rubbing the lip area and using harsh cleaning products.

• Attempt to use lip balms with an SPF rating as well.
• Use an appropriate moisturizer regularly to protect the delicate lip area.
• Don’t smoke, and avoid excess caffeine consumption.
• Avoid experimenting with home remedies to remove the pigmentation because doing so could damage the delicate skin around the lip and worsen the problem.
• Avoid roughly rubbing the lip area and using harsh cleaning products.
• The safest, most efficient, and least expensive way to remove unwanted body hair is with YAG lasers, which can help remove hair from the upper lip area. 
• It aids in preventing undesirable pigmentation brought on by temporary upper lip hair removal methods.

Now that you know the causes of the darkening of your lips, you can prevent it by following these useful tips. 

To determine the best course of action for upper lip discoloration, visit a skilled dermatologist today!