I’ve had Botox on them before (1 unit each side). I have found the Botox doesn’t last and is not enough, but I don’t want more Botox in my lip area. I didn’t know if you get lip filler if it smooths out the skin around the lips
January 31, 2018
Answer: Treating smokers lines above upper lip Both Botox and fillers can be used for the smoker's lines. In my experience, I find Botox a bit disappointing. About 1/2 my patients don't like the way it makes the mouth area feel with pronouncing or using a straw etc., and for those that do like it, because such low doses are being used, you have to repeat treatments roughly every 2 months or so. I like fillers because the mouth doesn't feel weird and it lasts 6-9 months, sometimes longer. The main issue with fillers is a higher risk of bruising, and 1-2 days of some swelling. Injecting filler into the body of the lip can also help reduce smoker's lines, and sometimes I do both lip and smoker's line fillers for optimal results, or even combine a little botox with filler into the smoker's lines. Most importantly is to find a highly trained and experienced cosmetic physician injector such as a dermatologist.
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January 31, 2018
Answer: Treating smokers lines above upper lip Both Botox and fillers can be used for the smoker's lines. In my experience, I find Botox a bit disappointing. About 1/2 my patients don't like the way it makes the mouth area feel with pronouncing or using a straw etc., and for those that do like it, because such low doses are being used, you have to repeat treatments roughly every 2 months or so. I like fillers because the mouth doesn't feel weird and it lasts 6-9 months, sometimes longer. The main issue with fillers is a higher risk of bruising, and 1-2 days of some swelling. Injecting filler into the body of the lip can also help reduce smoker's lines, and sometimes I do both lip and smoker's line fillers for optimal results, or even combine a little botox with filler into the smoker's lines. Most importantly is to find a highly trained and experienced cosmetic physician injector such as a dermatologist.
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Treatment for lip lines Vertical lip lines are best treated using combination therapy. I usually start with a softer hyaluronic acid filler like Restylane Silk and then add Botox/Dysport as needed. Fractionated lasers, chemical peels, and microneedling help as well. I also recommend that patient use a retinol to help with these lines.
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Treatment for lip lines Vertical lip lines are best treated using combination therapy. I usually start with a softer hyaluronic acid filler like Restylane Silk and then add Botox/Dysport as needed. Fractionated lasers, chemical peels, and microneedling help as well. I also recommend that patient use a retinol to help with these lines.
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