Does it bother you that your lip contour looks less defined or that fine vertical wrinkles above your lip give you an older appearance? These so-called smoker’s lines often arise not only from smoking, but mainly from the repeated tightening of the muscle around the mouth. Fortunately, there is a safe and effective way to soften these lines, without surgery and while retaining your natural appearance.
What are smoker's lines and why do they form?
Smoker's lines, also called lip lines , are fine vertical wrinkles that run across the upper and sometimes lower lip. Although smoking can affect skin quality, these lines usually form due to the repeated contraction of the circular mouth muscle, for example when talking, pouting, or whistling. Over the years, the skin also loses elasticity, causing the lines to remain visible, even at rest.
How can botulinum toxin reduce smoker's lines?
Botulinum toxin, a well-known agent for reducing muscle tension, is injected with precision into the muscle around the mouth. By subtly relaxing this muscle, the skin folds contract less and the lines soften. This way, your mouth contour becomes smoother, without you losing your natural facial expression.
Botulinum toxin for smoker's lines:
- Reduces excessive muscle tension around the lips
- Softens existing fine lines
- Prevents new wrinkles from deepening
- Retains your natural mouth movements and expression
Sometimes it may be necessary to supplement the treatment with a filler, depending on the depth of the lines. Our doctor will always discuss this with you honestly and transparently.
Benefits of botulinum toxin for smoker's lines
- Without surgery: no cutting or scars
- Fast result: visible within a few days
- Short treatment: 10 to 15 minutes
- No downtime: you can continue your day immediately
- Natural, subtle result fitting for your face
