Does co2 take care of deep vertical lines around the lip area?
In my practice, often times I like to use a combination of laser resurfacing and fat grafting in order to improve the lines around the mouth. Of course, it all depends on the appearance and depth of the wrinkles/lines, so a face to face consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is always recommended.
Carbon dioxide lasers can be very helpful for perioral lines. It is important to note though that lines around the mouth also come from the loss of bone in the upper and lower jaw bones as well as loss of muscle tone in addition to the skin. The skin is what we see, but this is a 3 dimensional issue and not just a skin issue so laser and fillers in combination will help restore the skin texture and volume respectively. Please be advised that not all carbon dioxide lasers and not all providers are created equal. A superpulsed or ideally an ultrapulsed carbon dioxide laser is what you should consider. Make sure you do your homework on the providers in your area to make sure they have experience in dealing with lasers and fillers to make sure you end up with the optimal results.
