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Lip Lines (Smokers Lines)

Have you noticed the formation of vertical lines that run from your nose area to your top lip? These are a common sign of ageing and often called smokers lines. These lines form due to a combination of repetitive muscle use, volume and collagen loss, and UV damage.

Repetitive muscle use may be a function of smoking, excessive pouting or kissing or just the effects of muscle use over time. The link between perioral lines and muscle use is explanation for why they are often described as smoker lines, as a smoker often develops these lines earlier than a non-smoker.

Volume loss is generally a function of age. As we grow older, our collagen production reduces and the fat layers below the skin decrease or migrate to other areas, such as below the chin. Weight loss may also result in the appearance of these lines, as skin laxity is reduced with age and when fat levels decrease, the skin does not pull as tight as it did in youth.

UV damage through exposure to the sun is another contributor to the formation of these lines. In general, perioral lines are more visible in females than men due to the fact that we have a thinner dermal layer, which leaves the skin more susceptible to wrinkles.

But don’t despair – this common visible sign of aging can be treated.

Treatments For Lip Wrinkles

We have three key treatments that we can use to reduce or remove these perioral lines.

1) Target the underlying muscleanti wrinkle injections can be used to target the underlying muscles which are strengthened through repetitive use. By relaxing the underlying muscles the lines are softened.

2) Restore the lost volumedermal fillers can be used to hydrate and restore lost volume to the lip area, which also softens the appearance of lip lines.

3) Promote natural Collagen productionlasers can be used to resurface the above lip area. The resurfacing promotes collagen production and skin regeneration. It should be noted that the above lip area is quite resistant to the promotion of collagen production so laser treatments must be quite aggressive to be effective.

Another collagen production technology is the new Jett Plasm, which can be effectively used on the lip area with little downtime. An advantage of laser resurfacing and Jett Plasma is that the results are a natural response by your body to create its own collagen. The effects are also longer lasting, compared to anti wrinkle or filler injections that require frequent retreatment.

The correct treatment or combination of treatments for you will depend on your personal circumstances and preferences, as well as how visible the lines are. At Laser Skin & Vein, we would recommend a personal consultation with one of our practitioners to discuss your needs and target outcomes as a basis to put together a treatment plan that will meet your needs.

Pricing For Treatment Of Upper Lip Lines

  • Anti Wrinkle Injections: typically $100 (repeat every three months)
  • Dermal Fillers: typically $585-650 (repeat every six to nine months)
  • Jett Plasma: $550 per treatment, with two to three treatments typically required (repeat when area shows signs of ageing again).

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South Australia 5006

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Tuesday 11:00am – 6:00pm
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Shop 7, 217 Unley Road, Malvern
South Australia 5061

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Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday 9:30am – 5:00pm
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