Best way to get rid of smoker lines on upper lip?

I use Fraxel re:pair CO2 laser for correcting upper lip lines. If done as an isolated procedure, it can be done in less than 5 minutes with minimal discomfort, and no need for oral sedation or pain medication. Sometimes, 2 treatments might be needed, but I have had good results with just one aggressive... more

Despite what many people believe, smoker's lines or vertical lines above the upper lip are quite common regardless of whether or not someone smokes. This muscle is quite strong and works like a purse string effect. We usually recommend a treatment plan that combines more than one modality. Using small doses of... more

Smoker's lines around the lips are often a result of both direct damage to the skin from the smoke, causing vertical lines, and volume loss with aging. I advocate a combination approach to improve the lips without ending up looking like a duck. I believe that filler material can be used to revolumize the lips... more

There are a variety of fillers that can be successfully used around the upper lip. It is impossible to determine the appropriate filler without seeing the actual lines. Other possibilities include CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast – both very popular fillers for lip lines. Also sometimes fillers alone are not... more