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

Smoker's wrinkles are commonly seen in women after the 4th or 5th decade.  This is not always from a history of smoking, but rather from the natural aging process of fat loss and the muscle actions of the mouth.

We find that the NdYag 1064 GENESIS laser treatments work great to build collagen and improve even the moderately deep lines around the mouth.  This is clearly our preference over ablative laser treatments that tend to leave a line of demarcation or change in texture .

 Naturally, enhancing the lip border and filling deflated lips can improve the lines as well. A favorite is VOLBELLA, Juvederm's newest HA filler.

Thank you for the interesting question.  This is definitely a difficult area to treat, and there are different options based on depth, recovery time, skin type, etc.  Some options may include a very smooth hyaluronic acid filler - Volbella by Allergan was recently FDA approved for this indication.  Other options to resurface this area can include peels and resurfacing lasers - these options may have more downtime than fillers, but can correct lines, texture, and skin pigment.  An in-person consultation would be a good start so that you can have suggestions that are best tailored to you and your goals.