{"id":630320,"date":"2019-01-03T13:29:50","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T17:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=630320"},"modified":"2019-07-17T15:12:21","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T19:12:21","slug":"5-ways-erase-lip-lines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/630320\/5-ways-erase-lip-lines\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Erase Lip Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lip lines aren\u2019t necessarily due to age, and it\u2019s possible to have \u201csmoker\u2019s lines\u201d even if you never partook in this bad habit. <\/em>Dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Ahdout of The Roxbury Institute in Beverly Hills<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>explains the main\u00a0causes of wrinkling around the mouth, and five ways to restore smooth, plump skin.<\/em><\/p>\n

I see countless patients who come to my office because of fine lines and wrinkles around their lips, and many say, \u201cI don\u2019t understand why I have these, I never smoked.\u201d Yes, lip\u00a0lines are a side effect of smoking, but the root cause is repeated muscle movement, including pursing and puckering the lips, which is also associated with drinking through straws and kissing. Combine decades of making these facial expressions with the loss of collagen and elastin due to UV exposure, environmental skin damage and the natural aging process, and wrinkles become etched into the skin. To make matters worse, many studies have confirmed that the underlying bones around the mouth resorb with time, which has an effect similar to a building losing its foundation. But with all of this said, there are several ways to improve the appearance of lip lines\u2014and prevent them from becoming worse.<\/p>\n

Skincare<\/strong>
\nAs the saying goes, \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,\u201d and a proactive skincare regimen can help preserve the integrity of the skin\u2019s collagen and elastin. A daily antioxidant serum such as\u00a0SkinCeuticals\u2019 C E Ferulic,<\/a>\u00a0a growth factor product like Biocutis Bio-Cream,<\/a>\u00a0prescription retinoids and, of course, sunscreen can go a long way for maintaining smooth skin around the lips.<\/p>\n

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Botox<\/strong>
\nBotox<\/a> injections can be used to help reduce movement of the orbicularis oris muscles that surround the mouth, in turn minimizing the appearance of lip lines. However, this is an off-label use of Botox that requires an injector who has extensive experience treating this area. Too much Botox in these muscles or incorrect placement can increase the risk of drooling while drinking, make it difficult to pucker or purse the lips and even affect pronunciation of certain letters like \u201cB\u201d and \u201cP.\u201d<\/p>\n

Injectable fillers
\n<\/strong>Small amounts of filler in the uppermost part of the skin around the lips is highly effective for smoothing these lines and wrinkles, but you can\u2019t just use any product in this spot. Volbella<\/a>, Belotero<\/a> and Restylane Silk<\/a> are ideal because they are less likely to be visible through this thin skin. Again, it\u2019s important to seek an experienced injector because of the increased risk of bruising and expertise required for proper placement.<\/p>\n

Microneedling and Fraxel<\/strong>
\nAny treatment that stimulates the skin\u2019s natural collagen production can be used to smooth fine lines and wrinkles around the lips. Microneedling and Fraxel<\/a> both achieve this goal, however the best treatment for a specific patient depends on their needs and willingness for downtime. It's important to keep in mind that\u00a0microneedling and Fraxel are usually performed as full-face treatments, which makes them ideal for patients who need more comprehensive rejuvenation. Many patients prefer these treatments over Botox and fillers because they don\u2019t \u201cwear off\u201d after a certain number of months or require follow-up visits on a regular basis. Microneeding and Fraxel act as a \u201creset\u201d for the skin before it starts aging naturally again.<\/p>\n

When treating lines around the mouth, it\u2019s important to consider the shape and volume of the actual lips as well. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons generally look at these areas as a single unit, and even if you hadn\u2019t considered lip augmentation, filler injections in the lips themselves can further enhance the appearance of the lips\u2019 borders and the surrounding skin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lip lines aren\u2019t necessarily due to age, and it\u2019s possible to have \u201csmoker\u2019s lines\u201d even if you never partook in this bad habit. Dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Ahdout of The Roxbury Institute in Beverly Hills\u00a0explains the main\u00a0causes of wrinkling around the mouth, and five ways to restore smooth, plump skin. 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