The skin on my lower face, from nose to chin is terribly lined and my lips have become very thin. (see photo.) I'm 70. Would it be better to have veneers put on my teeth before having any cosmetic work (filler/dermabrasion, etc) on this area? I am contemplating both. I quit smoking in 2007.
March 23, 2021
Answer: Smoker's Lines Thank you for your question! I would suggest getting the veneers put on your teeth first and then doing cosmetic work. For the lines around the mouth you can do some filler but that alone won't eliminate all the fine lines and wrinkles. Ideally you would want to do a laser resurfacing procedure to help soften/resurface those lines. CO2 laser resurfacing tends to have 1-2 weeks of downtime associated with that procedure. You could definitely do botox in the mean time before getting veneers as it will help PREVENT any of the lines from getting worse. Hope this helps!
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March 23, 2021
Answer: Smoker's Lines Thank you for your question! I would suggest getting the veneers put on your teeth first and then doing cosmetic work. For the lines around the mouth you can do some filler but that alone won't eliminate all the fine lines and wrinkles. Ideally you would want to do a laser resurfacing procedure to help soften/resurface those lines. CO2 laser resurfacing tends to have 1-2 weeks of downtime associated with that procedure. You could definitely do botox in the mean time before getting veneers as it will help PREVENT any of the lines from getting worse. Hope this helps!
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March 21, 2021
Answer: Improving smoker's lines around the mouth I'd probably do the teeth work first. Then, a fine filler +/- laser resurfacing and/or microneedling (with PRP or RF) would also be very helpful. See your local dermatologist for optimal results & safety.
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March 21, 2021
Answer: Improving smoker's lines around the mouth I'd probably do the teeth work first. Then, a fine filler +/- laser resurfacing and/or microneedling (with PRP or RF) would also be very helpful. See your local dermatologist for optimal results & safety.
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