What is the Best Treatment for Lip Lines, or Lipstick Lines? (photo)

In general, this can be a challenging problem to permanently fix. Lip lines like you are concerned about are the rule in Denver given the dry climate and intense sun exposure so I deal with this often. Temporary options include hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm or Belotero to fill the fine lines as well as Botox to selectively relax the muscle that creates and accordion effect and deepens the line. Fillers last about 12 months and Botox in this area lasts 2-3 months typically. The best long-term option is dermabrasion or aggressive laser resurfacing of this area. This creates about one week of downtime and some redness that can last several weeks to a couple of months. However, the results are long-lasting. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Temporary fillers such as restylane, juvederm or belotero @ $550/syringe do great to fill the lips and get rid of creases and last about 3-6 months. A permanent solution would be a lip implant which would not only inflate the lips but also get rid of and prevent further lip creases for $1500-2000/implant. All options are done under local anesthesia and easy to undergo.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD