Dermatologist evaluates whether there are any advantages to adhering to the model that has gone viral on TikTok.
Social networks are a repository of antiaging techniques and resources, not all of which are medically tested. One of them is the anti-wrinkle straw, which is popular on TikTok.
Dermatologist Lucas Miranda explains that the pattern emerged as a result of the popularization of bottles with built-in straws.
“Some people have pointed out that the frequent use of the straw could produce wrinkles and expression lines around the mouth, due to the movement of pursing the lips when drinking the liquid through the straw”, contextualizes the doctor, member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD).
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In his assessment, it is from here that the industry, “which feeds on these speculations and these beauty fads”, has launched the so-called “wrinkle straw”. The model has a more flattened end, following the shape of the mouth.
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But are there real advantages for the accessory? For Miranda, not that it’s worth it, even though the sucking motion can indeed contribute to the appearance of expression lines around the lips, if done frequently.
“The size of the wrinkle straw alone will not completely prevent the movement of the mouth to suck the liquid from it, some regions of the lips will still move, despite the smaller width. Also, there are other habits that can be much more harmful in the sense of produce wrinkles around the lips,” she explains.
It refers to actions such as smoking, which is even more common today with the popularization of e-cigarettes, and simple speech, which generates a movement of the lips capable of influencing expression lines over the years.
The appearance of wrinkles also takes into account genetic factors and behaviors, such as the inappropriate use of sunscreens. That is, straws are not the main indicators of the passage of time on the skin.
How to prevent or delay skin wrinkles
Aging is a process common to all individuals. But those who prefer to keep their skin youthful do not need to resort to procedures and methods without proven efficacy or medical recommendation.
The dermatologist points out that the prevention of aging begins with the correct use of sunscreen. Other important measures are hydration – drinking water is essential – and, when possible, medical supervision.
“It is thus possible to make use of minimally invasive and high power procedures to recover the younger appearance of the skin and facial structures, such as applications of botulinum toxin, biocompatible fillers such as hyaluronic acid, collagen biostimulators, as well as different types of modern technologies laser and ultrasound which will contribute a lot to a younger looking and well-groomed skin,” emphasizes the doctor.
Whatever patient choice, Miranda reinforces the need for specialized monitoring by reminding that what works for one patient doesn’t always work for another.
Source: Terra
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