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What is the Best Treatment to Get Rid of Wrinkles Above the Upper Lip?
asked 2 years ago by DGaudio in Shepherd, Michigan 48883
Latest answer by Robert Frank, MD
Question viewed 6,970 times
Tags: mouth, smokers lines, sun damage, upper lip
I have wrinkles that I hate above my upper lip. I know they are from sun damage and not smoking since I am a long distance runner.
4 answers to What is the Best Treatment to Get Rid of Wrinkles Above the Upper Lip?
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3 docs and 3 sets of answers
Any time you have 3 docs and three sets of answers you know theres not perfect solution to your problem.
First of all, protect yourself from the sun. You don't smoke but your sun exposure is aging your skin and this is the result.
Second, you can either fill the lines (fillers) or smooth the lines (Fraxel, laser, peels). All work work SOME and, unfortunately, NONE will completely erase the lines. Going into this with realistic expectations is critical to a successful outcome.
Third, all...
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Robert Frank, MD
Munster Plastic Surgeon
Munster Plastic Surgeon
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Wrinkles on the upper lip
Upper lip wrinkles can be improved in several ways. FIrst, fillers can be used to fill the depressions, and then laser peels can be performed to soften the wrinkles as well.
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Combination of fillers and skin resurfacing.
A combination of fillers and skin resurfacing could be the ideal way to go. TCA Peels or laser resurfacing for the upper lip as well filler for deep lines could help.For future prevention sun screens should be used.
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon