The best treatment for upper lip wrinkles or lines around the mouth

The most obvious cause of most lip line formation is mechanical stress – simply using your lips repeatedly! Smoking can also accelerate the formation of these lip lines. As we age we also experience fat loss in the upper lip as well as a loss of collagen and elastin, which contributes further to lip lines or wrinkles, volume loss, flattening and deflating. The best treatment for upper lip wrinkles or lines around the mouth will depend on a number of individual factors and your desired outcome. Dr Imani offers a number of treatments to give you the best possible result. These include:

• Dermal fillers to smooth and fill lines in the upper lip and around the mouth. They can also be used to enhance the shape of the lip and create a more defined lip border. Read more about Lip Augmentation.
• Dermabrasion removes deeper imperfections in the skin, such as lines and acne scars. This procedure is not to be confused with microdermabrasion which is a much lighter and more superficial exfoliating treatment.
• Fractional laser resurfacing.
• Ablative laser resurfacing.
• Chemical Peels.
• Minimal use of Botulinum toxin treatment.

Are there risks involved?

Yes. There are risks involved in all medical procedures. Dr Imani will gladly discuss and disclose all possible risks, benefits and alternatives involved at the time of consultation. Common, mild and transient effects include swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising.