After three laser facials, still see fine lines around my mouth

I have had a problem with some fine lines on my lower face, I have had a serious of three laser facials one month apart. My last was in November. The dematologist said it would take about 12 months to see the final results, however, that is a long time to be stuck with lines that I don't like. What else can I do? I am only 33. Yes I use strong sunscreen everyday.

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A: It will take some time, but may not get much better

Philip Young, MD

With resurfacing it takes time for the collagen to repair and help decrease more wrinkles or so most people say. In my experience, the results that you get the first month is likely the most noticeable and after that the results are more subtle with the "naked eye". When done on a more aggressive... more

A: Lip line treatments

Brent Moelleken, MD

Lip lines "smoker's lines" can be reduced with laser resurfacing, or with augmentation of lip volume. Depending on the type of "laser facial" you received, you may be at the limit of what can safely be done with resurfacing techniques without causing whiteness or an abnormal shiny... more

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