One of the quickest and easiest ways to reduce smokers' lines is with an injectable lip filler treatment. Lip fillers restore volume and smooth out wrinkles around the mouth and upper lip area.
Injectable Fillers
Superficial smoker's lines can easily—and instantly—be smoothed out with a hyaluronic acid-based filler such as Juvéderm Volbella or Restylane Silk. These injectables are the thinnest in their respective families, which makes them ideal for fine lines and areas with thin skin.
Botox can be a good choice in people whose lip lines are there on movement but not on rest, and so who would respond well to a very light dose of Botox. Instead, in most cases, to smooth out lines around the mouth the most popular option is dermal fillers.
Injections of lip fillers performed by a trained medical practitioner can improve the appearance of fine lines of the lips. By applying lip fillers in micro amounts around the outside of the lines can significantly reduce the appearance of lip lines by reducing the movement of the muscles.
Most importantly, they have a proven safety record. The results that can be achieved using dermal fillers for treating smokers' lines are stunning and natural looking. For best results, we recommend a combination of dermal fillers and Anti-Wrinkle Injections.
The average cost is between $500-800 per syringe. Restylane Lyft differs from original Restylane and Restylane-L both in the size of the particles in the product and the depth at which the product is administered, making it the better choice for those seeking to reduce particularly severe or deep wrinkles.
Filler at 'smoker's lines' can last between 6-12 months. The longevity of results may vary depending on each individual's metabolism of the product and lifestyle factors. Gradually, results will begin to diminish, and at any point you are welcome to return for a 'top-up' treatment to restore your desired look.
The best treatment for lip wrinkles include: Dermal filler injections. Anti-wrinkle treatment. Laser resurfacing.
Usually, we use a softer filler for the fine lines around the lips. The best examples are Belotero, Restylane Silk or Volbella.
Try Wrinkle Fillers
If you've tried every face peel and laser procedure under the sun and still can't get your lip lines to go away, it may be time to try wrinkle fillers. This treatment uses a needle to inject hyaluronic-acid based dermal fillers to plump up your skin and smooth out those deep wrinkles.
Try mixing coarse salt or sugar with almond oil or coconut oil and gently massaging the mixture into your lips once a day. You can also use a soft bristle brush or washcloth dipped in oil to exfoliate. Use a moisturizer or lip balm after each treatment.
Using a retinol or retinoid cream can help, too. "Retinol slowly thickens the deeper layers of the skin, while thinning out the superficial layers," says Levine. "This softens fine marionette lines, making the skin look more youthful."
Unless you go to extremes with lip fillers or choose a very unskilled injector, your lips won't be permanently stretched. This means that if you choose to stop having lip filling injections, your lips will likely return to their normal proportions.
How long do the results last? Juvederm Ultra Plus and Juvederm Volbella typically lasts 9-12 months. Touch ups are recommended thereafter, otherwise your lips will return to their original shape once the initial filler has dissolved.
Women have fewer blood vessels in the upper lip area resulting in less blood flow to the region. The muscles around the mouth are closer to the skin in women than they are in men; this can mean the skin is pulled closer, leading to wrinkles. Hormones also play a role in women's aging process.
Microneedling treatment
Microneedling can be used on nearly all parts of the face for fine lines and wrinkles, but it works remarkably well to improve the appearance of: Vertical lines on the upper and lower lips.
Usually, a top-up once every six months will help to keep the desired result but do ask your practitioner what they would recommend. If you're considering getting lip fillers, download our free guide below which will help you find a good, reputable practitioner for your treatments.
You can use hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers to add volume to your lips and deal with lines and wrinkles around the lips (smoker's lines). You could inject around 10 to 20 syringes of filler (total) for the upper and lower lips.
Microneedling with PRP for Lip Lines
Microneedling uses the insertion of very fine short needles to create microscopic punctures in the skin. As the skin repairs itself, it becomes plump again, filling in the “smokers lines.” And, when combined with PRP, the results can be astounding!
While your dermatologist can't limit the sun exposure you had before you knew better or help you quit smoking before you started, they can help you deal with the lip lines you have because of it.