Perioral Lines (smokers line)

Service Description

Soft fillers for smoker's lines Smokers (or former smokers) can often find that they develop noticeable lines around the mouth and across their lips. If you suffer from smokers lines, soft dermal lip fillers are a highly effective way of smoothing out the skin for a fresher look. What are smoker's lines? Smoker’s lines refer to the fine wrinkles and vertical lines that develop above the upper lip, which are also known as “lipstick lines” or “perioral lines.” These lines are commonly seen in smokers, but they can also appear in non-smokers due to ageing, genetics, and sun exposure. They can make the lips appear thin and aged, and are often treated with cosmetic procedures such as dermal fillers or laser resurfacing. How are smoker's lines formed? We all suffer from lines and wrinkles as we get older, but smokers are especially susceptible to the signs of ageing. This is because the chemicals in cigarettes damage collagen and elastin in the skin. Loss of collagen/elastin causes the skin to lose its firmness and lines develop. In addition, the action of pursing the lips around a cigarette is an additional factor which accentuates the development of premature lines and wrinkles on the lips and around the mouth. Once lines and wrinkles have formed, they tend to degenerate rather than get better on their own. How can I get rid of smoker's lines? Dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid are a highly effective treatment for this area. They work by revolumising the lips, replenishing fullness so that the skin is smoother and lines are diminished. Clients are often concerned about how they’ll ‘feel’ in place, but the latest generation of fillers are incredibly soft. At Cosmedics Skin Clinics, our team focus on a flattering and natural result, so this is about smoothing out lines. We won’t give you unnatural pouty lips, just restore a more youthful look. This treatment is fast and pain-free. The treatment can be repeated regularly as the effects wear off over time.Results last around 18 months and can be topped up in order to maintain the benefit before they fully wear off.