Perioral Sculpting & Rejuvenation

The development of vertical lip lines, often referred to as “smoker’s lines,” can occur due to a combination of factors, including aging, loss of collagen, and repetitive muscle movements associated with daily activities like speaking, eating, and facial expressions. Smoker’s lines are caused by below factors:

1. Aging: As people age, the skin naturally loses elasticity and collagen, two essential components that provide structure and support to the skin. This loss of structural support can lead to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, including vertical lip lines.
   
   
2. Loss of collagen: Collagen is a protein that helps maintain the firmness and elasticity of the skin. As collagen production decreases with age, the skin becomes more prone to developing wrinkles and fine lines, including those around the lips.
   
   
3. Repetitive muscle movements: Daily activities such as speaking, smiling, and pursing the lips can cause repetitive muscle movements in the area around the mouth. 

While vertical lip lines are commonly associated with smoking due to the puckering motion of the lips and repetitive muscle movements involved in smoking, it’s essential to recognise that non-smokers can also develop these lines. Other factors such as genetics, sun exposure, and overall lifestyle habits can also play a role in the development of vertical lip lines.

How to get rid of barcode lip

Dermal filler. Hyaluronic acid is the main regenerative agent for removing barcode lip. 

How to keep barcode lip from appearing

It is possible to minimise barcode lips if you follow a series of good practices from an early age. 

1. Avoid harmful lifestyles, mainly smoking  
   
   
2. Use specific sunscreens to protect the area from photoaging caused by sunlight
   
   
3. For skin with a good texture, we strongly recommend gentle exfoliation once a week.
   
   
4. Strengthening the area with facial gymnastics is a great way to keep the lip contour healthy.
   
   
5. Try to eat a healthy, balanced diet, and make sure you get plenty of vitamin C.
   
   
6. And last on our list, but perhaps most importantly: drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

What is the best treatment for barcode lips?

1. Wrinkle relaxing injections and fillers are combined to slow down the ageing process by adding some structural support and softening the muscle. 
   
   
2. Volume restoration: Dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid are injected into the skin to add volume and plump up the area around the lips, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps maintain moisture and volume in the skin.

Smoothing effect: By filling in the lines and wrinkles around the lips, hyaluronic acid fillers help to smooth out the skin’s surface, resulting in a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.

1. Stimulation of collagen production: In addition to providing immediate volume, hyaluronic acid fillers can also stimulate collagen production in the skin over time. This can lead to longer-lasting results and further improvement in the appearance of lip lines.
2. Stimulation of collagen production: In addition to providing immediate volume, hyaluronic acid fillers can also stimulate collagen production in the skin over time.

How Can You Prevent Or Reduce Lip Lines?

A good skin care routine may help you prevent or reduce the signs of premature aging, including lip lines. Important steps include avoiding activities that may increase lip lines and using products that promote collagen production.

1. Don’t smoke
   
   
2. Stay hydrated, but avoid drinking through a straw
   
   
3. Use a moisturizing lip balm that includes sunscreen
   
   
4. Gently exfoliate the lips
   
   
5. Apply retinoids formulated for the lips
   
   
6. Apply anti-aging treatments to the skin surrounding your lips

What Treatments Are Available For Lip Lines?

Dermal fillers – There are many types of dermal fillers that can be used on many areas of the face but when it comes to treating vertical lip lines, it is best to use hyaluronic acid fillers.

Anti-Aging Injectable

Anti-aging injectable treatment relaxes the muscles under your skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. When injected into the skin above the upper lip, it helps to lower the lip line for a less “gummy” smile. It can also give you a more youthful, fuller-looking lip.  Our doctors use dermal fillers to reverse smokers’ lines and restore a plump, smooth, and hydrated look to the lips and mouth area.

Injectable fillers like hyaluronic acid restore lost facial volume and provide structural support around wrinkles. Most patients need one syringe for smoker lines and lasts 6-12 months.

One of the most common solutions to unwanted aging signs is injectables—specifically hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers. Fillers can be used to soften the appearance of lip lines,

Why do I have smoker’s lines when I don’t smoke?

The skin around your lips is particularly fragile, which makes it susceptible to aging more quickly. As you get older and your body makes less collagen — the protein that keeps your skin plump and elastic — you might notice more wrinkles and folds forming, including lines around your lips.