Botox Treatment for Vertical Lip Lines

Vertical lip lines or smoker’s lines are fine lines and wrinkles that go from the edges of the lips outwards either towards the nose or the chin (or both). They are very common in men and women and can be a source of self-consciousness. Whilst they are also called smoker’s lines, they can affect non smokers also. Since the lips are a highly expressive part of the face lines and wrinkles naturally develop over time as we get older. Vertical lip lines are made worse by the thinning of the skin (due to lost collagen and elastin) which occurs when we age. This not only highlights these lines but also reduces the structure and definition of the lip area. Other causes of vertical lip lines include sun damage and genetic factors. In women, these lines can seem more prominent as they cause lipstick feathering or bleeding. The best lip lines treatments reflect the diversity and complexity of vertical lip lines.

The Effective Treatment for Vertical Lip Lines (Smoker’s lines)

Our combined approach to treating vertical lip lines uses anti-wrinkle muscle relaxing injections (with Botox ® injections ) and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. This treatment is effective because it tackles the two main causes of vertical lip lines. One is overactivity of the underlying muscle. Hence, the muscle relaxing injections stop puckering and wrinkling of the skin. The second is that once these vertical lip lines form they become ingrained. So the hyaluronic acid dermal fillers help lift these lines and support them. To finish off we use dermal fillers to restore the outline of the lips which provides further support to this area which in women will help with lipstick bleeding or feathering.

Topical Treatments for Smokers Lines

If you’re not keen or ready for injectables, there are other treatments that can smooth your lip lines. The first is retinoids such as retinol and prescription options like Tretinoin. These are a potent derivatives of vitamin A and have long been a cornerstone in anti-ageing skincare. Retinoids work by promoting collagen production and accelerating cell turnover. WIth regular use, retinoids can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles including vertical lip lines. Other options include chemical peels, lasers and microneedling which can can also smooth lines and improve your skin quality.

What makes us different?

We are tailor every treatment to your unique face shape, aesthetic needs and goals. This bespoke approach lets us produce beautiful and natural looking results every time. Only trained and experienced doctors perform our treatments. This maximises safety and effectiveness.

Through detailed consultations and dedicated aftercare, we ensure that we only offer you the most suitable treatments. We also follow up all of our clients after any procedure. Lastly, we hold ourselves up to the highest standard in aesthetics. This is reflected in the quality of our treatments, our use of premium products and transparent pricing.

ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re Transitioning Our Clinic to a Virtual Skincare Platform!

We are thrilled to share that we have now transitioned our aesthetic skin clinic to a comprehensive online skin service. Whilst we will no longer be able to accommodate new patients for injectable procedures at our London-based location, our virtual clinic is open to new and existing clients. Our aesthetic doctors have brought their experience and high quality of service to our digital clinic. We provide personalised skincare for concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation, melasma, and skin ageing with treatments such as Tretinoin. Best of all – you get to have your consultation, treatment and aftercare all from the comfort of your home!