Latest lip Line Treatments

Latest lip line

Have you started to notice lines and wrinkles extending outwards from your lips? Does your lipstick bleed into the lines? Dr Sarah Hart of The Palm Clinic discusses how she treats this issue on her patients...

"Hi Sarah, I watched Skin Doctors on TV and a lady was having laser treatment for lines on her top lip. Do you do the same procedure and what would the cost be? Many thanks for your time. Regards Lyn"

  Hi Lyn,

The quick answer to your question is, no I don't do that process, but I can tell you about the option for treating lip lines. As you saw on TV, lip lines are best treated by laser, or addition with Botox or filler. makeup surgery (e.g. a facelift) doesn't usually help lip lines.

  Also called smoker's or 'perioral' lines, lip lines are largely caused by the action of the circular muscle around the mouth. Sun damage, age and teeth loss also contribute. They can make you appear mean or 'pinch mouth and lipstick can bleed into them, so they are a source of dislike for many people.

Latest lip line

  The procedure you saw on 'Skin Doctors' was full-thickness laser resurfacing using the Erbium laser. This burns away the top layer of wrinkled skin allow smoother skin to replace it as it heals. It can be a good option for those looking for a once-only treatment. It is not suitable for people with dark skin because of the risk of uneven colour afterwards. You'll need a couple of weeks' off work as the new skin grows and the area can appear pink for a further couple of months.

  If you can't afford time off work or have darker skin, the Fraxel, or limited resurfacing laser is a more gentle option with less risk of side effects. It gives a more moderate improvement in lip lines than full width resurfacing Expect skin to look pink and slightly swollen for a couple of days after each treatment.

  For people who want an immediate result, are afraid of side effects or are unable to afford the cost of laser, injectable treatments are a definite alternative and very popular. Injectables are also used to improve th Injectable treatments last around six months and need regular top-ups to maintain the result. Temporary dermal fillers are my most optional injectable material.

Latest lip line

Injectable treatments last around six months and need regular top-ups to maintain the result. Temporary dermal fillers are my most optional injectable material. I place filler under the lines to physically lift them. My personal favourite is Cosmoderm, which is human collagen grown in the laboratory.

It costs around $600 per treatment and lasts four to six months. It lifts the lines superbly and looks very soft and natural. Restylane Touch, made from hyaluranon, is another good option at the same price. Restoring a well defined border enhances the appearance of the entire lip area and if done carefully will not give you a 'trout pout'.

  If you are reading this and don't have lip lines yet, prevention is better than cure. Use SPF15+ sunscreen DAILY on your face, and don't forget to apply it above your lips! Take good care of your teeth. And if you worship the evil cigarette plant, stub it out now. You'll be thanked for it when you're 35.