What can I do to minimize the appearance of the line above my upper lip?

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Last year I began to notice a line appear above my lip which I believe could be from side sleeping. I saw a cosmetic nurse who suggested lip filler to pump up the lips so the line wouldn’t appear. It didn’t seem to help much with the appearance of the line which I believe is becoming more prominent. What should I be looking at getting done to treat this area?

Vu Ho, MD · Answer

I would recommend a filler directly to the line to try and even it with the surrounding area. It shouldn’t require a whole syringe so depending on the injectors policy, you could use the remaining syringe somewhere else in the face/lips. Hope this helps!

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello thevelvetroses! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. I recommend trying a CO2 resurfacing laser such as CoolPeel. This treatment targets the skin and aims at rejuvenating the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines, and improves overall skin texture. Highly recommend!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Jeffrey A. Klein, MD · Answer

This is a very easy fix by adding a soft filler or blended filler to the area with the line/depression.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You may want to consider Morpheus8 treatments which combine RF technology and microneedling to address skin tone and texture.  This should help in addition to filler.  See a med spa esthetician or expert injector to learn more.

What can I do to minimize the appearance of the line above my upper lip?

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