Smoker’s lines are thin wrinkles that extend perpendicular to the upper and lower lips.
Smoking, sun damage, aging and repetitive lip movements (such as using pipette) increase these lines.
What are the symptoms?
Deepening lines on the upper lip
Filling of deep lines with lipstick when applying lipstick
An old and tired expression
Treatment Methods
Superficial Filler Application (Hyaluronic Acid) How Does It Work? The filler material is injected under the lines to add volume and smooth out wrinkles. Advantages:
Instant results
Natural appearance
6-12 months of effect
Smoker’s Lines Treatment with Botox How Does It Work? It prevents the deepening of lines by relaxing the overactive muscles around the lips. Advantages:
The effect is seen after 7-10 days
Preventive effect
3-4 months effect period
Lip Peeling (with Chemical or Fractional CO2 Laser) How does it work? Peeling increases collagen production and provides skin renewal by peeling the upper layers of the skin. It is very effective in eliminating fine lines. Advantages:
Long-term result
Improves skin quality
Procedure
Skin analysis
Treatment Selection: Personalized plan (filler, botox, peeling or a combination of these)
Application: Takes 15-30 minutes, pain is minimal.
Recovery: There may be slight redness, it passes in 24 hours. After the peeling procedure, crusting and peeling are seen on the skin for 1 week to 10 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is smoker’s lines treatment painful?
Anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure, a slight discomfort may be felt.
When will the results be visible? Fillers show their effects immediately. Botox show its effects in 7-10 days, and peeling in 2-3 weeks.
Will the lines come back if I continue to smoke? Yes, smoking and sun damage accelerate their recurrence.
