First, of all Juvederm will work fine. I would encourage Juvederm to make the lips fuller and Evolence for the smokers lines. The lips tend to swell a lot for a few days after injection, it's just the way they are. And make sure the plastic surgeon gives you infraorbital blocks first or the... more
Treatment for smoker's lips?
I used to smoke and I have a lot of wrinkles on my upper lip from "pursing my lips." I don't necessarily need fuller lips (although that would be OK).
My main concern is to be able to wear lipstick without having it "feather." A lot of lipsticks seem to go "upwards" toward my nose after application and I would like to be able to use the "lip stains." I made an appt to get Juvederm but I want to make sure I'm making the right decision!
2 answers to “Treatment for smoker's lips?”
A: Juvederm
Juvederm is a reasonable choice for this problem. It is possible to treat the lines without making augmenting the lips. You'll need to discuss carefully with your plastic surgeon.
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