Does laser treatment work to eliminate the vertical smokers wrinkle/s above the lips?

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

There are many different options to address fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Restylane Silk, a hyaluronic filler, helps to fill in and smooth out those lines. Botox and Xeomin, both purified botulinum toxins, relax facial muscles by temporarily weakening muscles that cause lines and wrinkles.  Appropriate treatment is based on the severity and depth of the fine lines, among other factors. Other options include laser services, chemical peels, and microneedling.

Vertical lip lines and wrinkles are very treatable.  The method of treatment depends largely on the skin type of the patient, and the severity of the wrinkles.  As technology continues to improve, so do the treatment protocols.  I have excellent success using fractional ablative lasers (erbium and/or CO2), fractional radiofrequency (RF), with a touch of full field ablative erbium laser.  With the use of a good topical anesthetic, and nerve blocks, the procedure is fairly quick, and the heal time is usually a week or less.  Many patients benefit from the use of high concentration PRP (platelet rich plasma) during the laser procedure.  Once the patient is healed, generally we use a little filler, such as Belotero or Vobella to fine tune the results.