A model applying Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Contour Collection LipLift Hyaluron Peptide-6 BiofillDr. Diamond’s MetacineWe feel bad about our necks, crow’s feet and other fine lines, but those aren’t the only areas where we have to worry about signs of aging. Time catches up to lips, too. “Just like the rest of the face, the lips begin to show signs of aging because they lose the structural components that keep them full, smooth and well-defined,” says Jason B. Diamond, MD, FACS, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and Founder of The Diamond Face Institute. “Starting as early as our 20s, our body’s natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid begins to decline. At the same time, we lose fat in and around the lips, and in some patients, even the bone around the mouth gradually recedes, giving the mouth a caved-in look. Lips become thinner, wider and less hydrated, losing the plumpness and shape that are associated with youthfulness. Dryness can also exacerbate the appearance of fine lines on the lips, which makes them appear more aged. The vermillion border—the distinctive outline of the lips—and the Cupid's bow become less defined, while the lips lose some of their natural rosy color. These changes are subtle, but together they portray an overall appearance of aging.”That’s why he created the new Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Contour Collection LipLift Hyaluron Peptide-6 Biofill. The second product in their Contour Collection, the multitasker turns back the clock to plump, define and rejuvenate lips sans needles or recovery time. Like all products in the line, it was inspired by one of Dr. Diamond’s signature in-office treatments, the non-surgical Diamond Facial Contouring treatment. The principles of facial bioremodeling are adapted for advanced skincare to revive smoothness, definition and the contours of the face, specifically the lips and vermillion border.Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Contour Collection LipLift Hyaluron Peptide-6 BiofillDr. Diamond’s MetacineLipLift goes beyond treating just the lips themselves. “One of the most obvious yet most difficult signs of aging to treat is the vertical fine lines above the upper lip—what we call ‘smoker’s lines,’" Dr. Diamond says. “They aren’t necessarily related to smoking at all—in fact, most patients I treat have never smoked. These lines are simply another result of the natural aging process, caused over time by a combination of collagen loss, repeated muscle movement, thinning skin and environmental stressors. There are so many indicators that visually clue us to aging. Some are more recognizable: thinness, skin laxity, dryness and fine lines. Others are so subtle that many people notice them only subconsciously—yet they play a significant role in how we perceive youthfulness versus aging of the lip area: lengthening of the philtrum (the small area between the base of the nose and the top of the upper lip), deeper shadows around the corners of the mouth, less light reflection due to a softening of the vermilion border.”LipLift’s hero ingredient is the brand’s exclusive Hyaluron Peptide-6 BioFill, a volumizing technology that blends six advanced biomimetic peptides, hyaluronic acid oil, poly-hyaluronic filling spheres and bioidentical skin lipids that smooth perioral lines while improving hydration, contour, definition and fullness. The bioidentical skin lipids contain ceramides, essential fatty acids, shea butter and plant lipids to restore and strengthen the lip barrier, which in turn helps them retain moisture. LipLift also contains undaria pinnatifida extract to sharpen the natural border of the lips, improve fullness and enhance natural color, as well as zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract sourced from a sichuan pepper to smooth lip lines while calming irritation.Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Contour Collection LipLift Hyaluron Peptide-6 Biofill and EyeLift Bioremodeling Peptide Multiplex Eye SerumDr. Diamond’s Metacine“Every formulation is inspired by Dr. Diamond’s proprietary procedures, and LipLift Hyaluron Peptide-6 BioFill is no different,” says Dr. Jessica Combs, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Diamond’s Metacine. “We looked at both the problem of the aging lip and the in-office solution that Dr. Diamond has honed over his 25-year career. We then researched and tested multiple ingredients, all with the highest level of technology and science behind them. Our goal was to incorporate ingredients that best imitate our biomimetic in-office treatments for improving production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the lip area. Our proprietary Hyaluron Peptide-6 BioFill complex works synergistically to support the body's own production of collagen, hyaluronic acid and adipose tissue. We also use a concept we call ‘molecular synergy’ to formulate all of our multifunctioning superhero products. This means that LipLift’s multiple biomimetic ingredients are working in tandem, not competitively, to produce an exponentially more effective result on the lips.”LipLift is super silky and almost feels like a gloss when you first apply it. Designed to be used at least twice a day, morning and night, to bare lips for maximum results, it is non-sticky and dries and absorbs quickly. It layers well under lipstick and glosses, and can also be used throughout the day for a boost of plumpness and hydration. It can also be applied around the lips to tackle fine lines in the area. They chose a fiberglass doe foot applicator which is more hygienic to preserve the formula. A model with Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Contour Collection LipLift Hyaluron Peptide-6 BiofillDr. Diamond’s Metacine“One of the unique things about LipLift is that it slows down lipolysis (fat loss) and encourages an increase of fat over time,” Dr. Diamond says. “When it comes to the lips, I like to say that fat is our best friend. It’s what provides fullness, it’s what prevents visible wrinkling. We never want to overfill the lips, so I designed LipLift to actually help the body retain its natural reserve of lip fat over time, to protect that plumpness that is characteristic of youthful lips. LipLift was designed for both prevention and correction. It helps maintain healthier lips between in-office treatments, and it also gives patients who aren’t ready for injectables a way to support and preserve their lips naturally. In the office, I restore the lips with Diamond Facial Contouring. At home, LipLift helps patients maintain healthier, more youthful-looking lips every day. They're built on the same philosophy: supporting the biology of youthful lips, not simply making them look bigger.”An independent 12-week clinical trial was conducted to put LipLift to the test, with participants ranging in age from 35 to 65 with all Fitzpatrick skin types. One-hundred percent of participants showed improvement across seven key signs of lip aging after just one use, including plumpness, vermilion border definition, color, smoothness, softness and moisturization. Additionally, 100% showed improvement in lip lines after four weeks and 96% saw enhanced lip volume after four weeks.Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Contour Collection EyeLift Bioremodeling Peptide Multiplex Eye Serum and LipLift Hyaluron Peptide-6 BiofillDr. Diamond’s MetacineWithout fail, the brand’s packaging goes beyond aesthetics. “We always try to represent Dr. Diamond’s artistry and creativity,” says Tammy Goodarzi, Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Dr. Diamond’s Metacine. “Our packaging designs live at the intersection of art and science. On LipLift’s component, there are two spherical pillars, representing the upper and lower lip. Between them is an opaque sphere that holds the formulation. We feel that it pays homage to the beauty and harmony of the mouth.”It looks like no other lip product, reflecting the uniqueness of the formula—and their patients. “I love LipLift because it supports the health and beauty of each individual’s natural lips, both immediately and over time,” Goodarzi says. “When we look at lip anatomy, everyone's lip shape is completely different. I always say that lip shapes are a little bit like fingerprints: everyone has a different one, and no two are identical. LipLift allows us to embrace the individuality of our lips, while enhancing the aspects that make them appear youthful—giving everyone the best version of their own lips.”