Lip wrinkles
Vertical lines on the upper lip vary in severity. They are a common sign of aging and may be more severe in past smokers or people with stronger lip muscles. Their treatment varies according to the severity of the wrinkles.
Very mild wrinkles which are located on the vermilion border (lip line) are often improved with filler injected along the line of the lip. A CO2 laser peel under local anesthesia in the office is also often used to reduce wrinkles very effectively.
Deep vertical lines (wrinkles) of the lips can be effectively corrected by employing both the Fill & Re-Surface approach. The technique involves step-by-step procedure as follows:
• Initially, the peri-oral lip line is corrected by replacing the volume lost over the years. This can be achieved either using a temporary filler or with any other techniques that provide long-lasting benefits.
• This step is followed by resurfacing the area of interest with a CO2 laser.
These procedures can be employed either alone in the office or as a combined therapy at the time of a Facelift.
In severe cases of lip wrinkles, small dose of Botox may be required to reduce the lip muscle tone causing the folding of the skin.
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* Results may vary from person to person