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How to Reduce Vertical Lines Above Lips?
asked 1 year ago by yougoforit in Everett, WA
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
Question viewed 834 times
Tags: age 35-44, lines, upper lip
You know the lines that you get when you purse your lips and as you get older don't go away. What can be used to reduce the appearance of those? Artefill? 6 years ago I had restylyn placed into those verticle lines and the end result was bumpiness which eventually resolved as the product dissolved. Anything that can be delivered to more subtly dissolve the appearance of these lines? At 40 I consider these premature. thank you!
2 answers to How to Reduce Vertical Lines Above Lips?
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Laser treatment of lip wrinkles
I am strongly against fillers for this problem because as you found out there is a tendency for lumps to appear. I prefer lasers and subcision. You can see the results of this on my realself profile photos .
Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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A well-performed Injectable Filler treatment may reduce the appearance of your upper lip vertical lines.
Deep vertical lines in your upper lip should respond well to an Injectable Filler treatment. If the lines are too shallow at the tender age of 40, then that could explain the bumpiness you experienced. My personal preference for filling these wrinkles is Silikon-1000 for permanent results.
If any of my colleagues wish to learn more about my experience with Silikon-1000, I am giving an instructional course in Boston at the upcoming Fall Meeting of The American Academy of Facial...
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