Treatment for deep upper lip wrinkles
Last time I had Juvederm injected in the deep wrinkles above my lip, it didn't last. It was bumpy and the wrinkles really didn't go away. This time my doctor wants to "get aggressive" with Juvederm and Botox. I am a little nervous. He said I would probably be swollen for four days or so. I have heard that Juvederm doesn't work in the upper lip area for deep wrinkles. That there are always problems in that area with any filler an deep wrinkles above the lip. What do you think?
Answers (2)
Fillers are a good option but have you considered CO2 laser
Fillers like juvderm do work nicely. However, i am always combining treatments. I have found that using a Fractionated CO2 laser over the upper lip wrinkles works very well on a long term basis and then if the patient wants extra volume fillers work very well.
You should perhaps talk to your MD about other fillers like evolence or other types of Hylauronic acid that are often useful as well.
Hope that helps.
Botox with Juvederm can provide better results together
Hello in Michigan,
Deep wrinkles in the upper lip can be a bit more difficult to treat than finer wrinkles or smile lines.
I would agree with your Doctor's approach of adding Botox to your treatment plan. While Juvederm can soften the appearance of the wrinkle, it does not affect the muscles causing the wrinkles in the first place. Botox works by weakening the injected muscles which in turn softens the wrinkle even further.
It is important to discuss with your Physician the amount of Botox to be used and their experience with injecting the lip area.
Done properly combining Juverderm and Botox can greatly improve deep lip wrinkles.
You may also wish to discuss adjunct procedures like fractionated lasers and chemical peels to improve the appearance of the area around your lips.
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