There are many effective ways to address your concerns, ranging from office procedures to minor surgical skin procedures. Fillers help to add volume to the white line, where lip liner is usually placed. This helps to soften the vertical lines, but does not always flatten them completely. Filling... more
Best ways to treat vertical lines around the mouth?
I am in my 50's and the deepest lines on my face are in the mouth area, vertical lines above the top and bottom lips. I am a non-smoker, light-skinned caucasian female. It has been suggested to use Fraxel over the entire face gradually lightening the intensity as we go up the face and later use a filler if needed for the smile lines. Is there something else at this time more effective and possibly with less down-time than Fraxel? I bruise easily. Do you suggest eating or taking something before a procedure to reduce the bruising?
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