Get rid of lip lines ON lips? I licked my lips a lot as a kid all I guess that might cause over drying.

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Now I’m 19 and The only way I get rid of these ones is by exfoliating and the turn big and plump and pink , I do it like everyday sometimes twice in a day and end up hurting my lips badly but NO matter HOW much I put lip balm throughout the day it dries (I also drink plenty of water )and develops lines ON the lips I tried every lip balm and nothing any way I can get rid of them ? What would be the best procedure ?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  It currently sounds that avoidance of the licking and irritation of your lips would be a better option than any procedure.  For moisturizing try application of Aquaphor at night and a thick lip balm during the day.  It may take several weeks to improve but hang in there. Hope this helps.

Stanley Kovak, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Are you exfoliating to try and rid your lips of the lines or to remove dry, dead skin from the lips? If you are exfoliating to remove the dryness, I would suggest to focus on getting moisture back in your lips. You can try applying aquaphor throughout the day and a thick layer at night, and continue to drink a lot of water and avoid licking your lips. If you are exfoliating to try to remove the lines on your lips, then I would probably suggest a little filler. Volbella is a great option for vertical lines on the lips. It fills the lips subtly, adding enough volume to fill in those pesky lines, but won't look unnatural. Best of luck to you!

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