Why are so many women obsessed with getting plumper lips?
Treatment
Lip Augmentation
Blog
Where has the trend of enhanced lips come from?
When you look at the anthropological history of the female body and sexuality, full lips signal not only sensuality, but being excited about having sex (ooo-err... ). A major part of this started in the 1950s, right around when Marilyn Monroe reached bombshell status. Marilyn represented a transition in our cultural thought about women and sex.
Because there were fewer men due to the war, there wasn't just a lot more competition for a man, there was also this idea that you had to please him to keep him. You couldn't just look like you were capable of having sex. You had to be excited about it, and full lips can help express that.
The fixation on full lips certainly doesn't disappear as women age. Actually, it does anything but. Your lips get thinner as you age, but fuller lips are a signifier of youth. As some women age, they think, 'At least I've still got this part of me that represents my sexuality.'
Lip augmentation is certainly not going away, but whether it's increasing varies from practice to practice. Research suggests that fewer women are going for the overly full, fish-lip aesthetic, instead opting for the most natural-looking equation: a lower lip that's about a third fuller than the top one.
However, some people may still think a fuller lip is more sensual, or they may be influenced by pop culture and social media. In any case, whatever your personal preference, anyone looking to get lip fillers should only entrust an experienced, medically certified professional.
Pricing
- Lip Filler per 0.5ml - £250
If you are considering lip filler, please book in with us for a free of charge consultation with any one of our medically trained, experienced and friendly team.
Call: 01244 267672
Text: 07384 141 831
Email: info@meadowleaaesthetics.co.uk
Book online via www.Booksy.com
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.