Top Treatment Options for Lip Wrinkles / Smokers Lines – A Guide to Smoother Lips

Lip wrinkles, often called smokers lines or barcode lines, are fine lines and wrinkles that form around the lips, caused by various factors such as ageing, repetitive facial expressions, sun damage, and smoking. They usually start to become more noticeable in the 50s. These lines can be a concern for many individuals seeking to regain a smoother, more youthful appearance. Development of these lines leads to loss of lip border as we get older. Our patients often complain that their lipstick also bleeds into these lines.

How to Reduce Lip Lines – Exploring Effective Treatments

Reducing lip lines involves several methods, including dermal filler injections, botulinum toxin injections (commonly known as “Botox”), and skincare treatments including prescription skincare and chemical peels. Each approach targets different aspects of lip lines to achieve smoother, more supple lips. A combination of these treatments maybe most effective way to treat this difficult to treat area. 

How can Dermal Fillers Help Combat Lip Lines?

Dermal fillers are a popular treatment option to fill in and plump up lip lines, restoring lost volume and smoothing the skin around the lips. By using hyaluronic acid-based fillers, these injections can provide immediate and natural-looking results, effectively reducing the appearance of wrinkles. At our cosmetic clinic in Harborne, Birmingham, we employ various techniques relating to dermal filler to improve this area including using a cannula for injection which provides quite an effective result. 

How can anti-wrinkle Injections help with lip wrinkles?

Botulinum toxin injections, work by relaxing the muscles around the lips (known as orbicularis oris), diminishing the appearance of dynamic wrinkles caused by repetitive facial and muscle movements. This area around the mouth is highly prone to formation of lines and wrinkles as we use this muscle constantly to talk, eat and drink etc. When strategically administered, these injections can soften and smoothen lip lines as well as prevent them getting deeper. For some, it may be a treatment to consider as a preventative option, if you are starting to notice the appearance of these lines around your mouth particularly above the top lip (and its something that bothers you). It may even help to reduce the need for filler treatment in the future. 

What type of skincare can help to minimise lip wrinkles?

While medical treatments like fillers and injections offer significant improvements, a consistent skincare routine alongside also plays a vital role in preventing and reducing lip lines. Prescription skincare, including retinoids and antioxidants, along with regular use of a broad spectrum sunscreen, can aid in maintaining smoother, healthier-looking lips. In clinic skin treatments like a chemical peel can also help to reduce signs of very fine wrinkles that maybe present on the surface of the skin. 

Implementing a dedicated skincare regimen, including moisturising, exfoliation, and protection from the sun, contributes to the overall health and appearance of the lips with sunscreen playing the biggest role in prevention of these lines in the first place. However, for more pronounced lip lines, medical interventions with injectable treatments might be necessary for substantial improvements.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, addressing lip lines involves a combination of treatments ranging from dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections to a consistent skincare routine. At My Cosmetic Doctor clinic in Harborne Birmingham, Dr Kaur has created a bespoke treatment plan for patients looking to enhance their lips (with lip filler treatment) and also smoothen out any wrinkles above the lips (peri-oral lines). She uses a combination of treatments and techniques to achieve the best and natural results for her patients. It is important to consider treatment of these lines if you are interested in lip filler and are over the age of 50. Otherwise your newly volumised/ filled lips may look odd or stand out if the surrounding mouth area is not equally rejuvenated. We focus on balance and harmony to achieve the best results for our patients.

Finally, it is important to remember that peri-oral lines is a complex area for treatment. Understanding the available options and consulting with a qualified and skilled cosmetic professional is essential to determine the most suitable approach for achieving smoother, more youthful lips and surrounding areas of the face. 

See below for an example of our work where a patient had both dermal filler and anti-wrinkle injection treatment to achieve not only more youthful lips but also a more rejuvenated surrounding mouth area. The lips look natural and the lip wrinkles appear much smoother. The patient was so pleased with the overall result. 

Contact our clinic to learn more about treatments we have on offer and schedule your consultation today.

Our cosmetic doctors in Harborne, Birmingham, also take great pride prioritising continuity of care and are dedicated to delivering natural-looking results. Schedule a consultation with our clinic and experience the expertise and personalised care that sets us apart.