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Treatment for "Smoker Lines" on a Non-smoker?

asked 3 years ago by SoCal Cari in california
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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I'm not a smoker, but I have "smoker lines" above my top lip. What is the best course of action to correct these lines? I've heard collagen or Juvederm, but I do not want my lips to look fuller, just the lines filled in.

6 answers to Treatment for "Smoker Lines" on a Non-smoker?

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Smoker Lines Treatment

Hi So Cal Cari, They have been called "smoker's lines", recently "bottled water drinker lines", and even "bar code lines". Whatever "they" wish to call them, we just want to get rid of them. They most likely come from sun exposure, poor skin care, and genetics. Either Preville Silk or cosmoderm are my preferences for treating the vertical lines of the upper lip along with 4 units of strategically placed Botox (enough to help with the lines, not... more
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chemical Peels and Laser Skin Resurfacing

I also agree with the use of Botox and Hyaluronic acid fillers for smokers lines.  Other options included both chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing. 
Kevin Ende, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Try Botox injections around the mouth

Non-smokers get "smoker's lines" around the mouth usually from the way they move their mouth when talking. You might pucker your lips a lot when you speak. Certainly you can try using the fillers to improve the lines, they don't always make the lips look larger, it depends on how they are injected. However, you might want to try Botox injections. Very small amounts of Botox can weaken the lines around the mouth and soften your "non-smoker's" lines. An added benefit... more
Theda C. Kontis, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Lines on upper lip

Treatment of the lines of the upper lip can be corrected with filler either directly in the line or along the lip line border.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Filler or laser

Fractional CO2 will give the best results that will last the longest. Juvederm, Restylane, Prevelle Silk, and Cosmoderm in expert hands will give results lasting 3-12 months, depending on the patient and the depth of the lines. A little Botox will make the filler last longer.
Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist
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Smoker lines

I agree with Dr. Kontis that you may want to try Botox. Fillers including Restylane, Juvederm and collagen (Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast) when used appropriately can work very well to fill in these wrinkles without causing your lip to appear larger (although there is some swelling that can last for a few days after the procedure). Please consult a board certified physician in your area to discuss these options. Good luck.
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist

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