Radiesse would not be a good option to help improve smoker's lines above the lip. Radiesse is a fairly firm product and would not produce good results in the superficial lines above the lip. There are some other fillers, such as Belotero or Restylane Silk that could be injected more superficially to help with these lines. Chemical peels or laser resurfacing can also sometimes help.
Radiesse should NEVER be placed in the lip or undereye area. My first choice at this point is J Plasma resurfacing for smoker's lines. These are very common in Denver. Botox and fillers such as Belotero can also be effective but they are temporary. Best. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon