Smoker's wrinkles
Vertical wrinkles around the mouth look like fine, usually barely visible lines. Once they are accentuated, they will add a few extra years to you, which is why we meet our clients' desire to remove smoker's wrinkles very often.
Causes of smoker's wrinkles
Smoker's wrinkles are caused by the natural aging process and the associated loss of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin. How fast this "aging" takes place and when it starts is mainly determined by genetic predispositions - an innate tendency to their formation, either as a result of physiognomy, facial structure, or based on the innate quality of the skin. Dehydrated and less elastic skin is generally more susceptible to the formation of wrinkles.
Smoker's wrinkles are also deepened by facial expressions - as our facial muscles work, e.g. when talking or smoking, they move the skin that covers them, and if it is not elastic enough, it wrinkles, breaks and forms smoker's wrinkles. Excessive sunlight and exposure to the sun without adequate sun protection also have a negative effect on wrinkles around the mouth. An unhealthy lifestyle also affects our appearance, skin quality and the amount of wrinkles. Smoker's lines initially appear above the upper lip when gesticulating. Over time, they remain on the skin even when you are not talking. With increasing age, it usually spreads to the area under the lower lip.
Removal of smoker's wrinkles
There are many methods that can help remove smoker's wrinkles. Depending on the initial state, depth and frequency of wrinkles, but also on the quality of the skin, we always choose the most suitable procedure for each of our clients. Sometimes methods need to be combined. Among the most widespread methods of removing smoker's wrinkles and treating the area around the mouth is hyaluronic acid, either in the form of mesotherapy or as a lip filler. During lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid, the loose skin around the lips will be filled and thus closed, thanks to which fine lines will disappear. Mesotherapy, on the other hand, allows us to intensively hydrate the skin in depth, as a result of which the skin is smoothed and the area around the mouth looks fresh and youthful.
In certain cases, BTX preparation can be used to remove smoker's wrinkles. Chemical peeling is another effective way to remove smoker's wrinkles around the mouth. It peels off the top layer of the skin, which then regenerates and is replaced by new cells. With the help of chemical peeling, we achieve rejuvenation of the skin around the mouth, smoothing out wrinkles, hydration and unification of skin tone. Laser treatments or fractional radiofrequency are also effective treatments for smoker's wrinkles. Here it depends on the initial situation - on the depth and amount of wrinkles - which treatment procedure and how many sessions the doctor recommends.
Methods of removing smoker's wrinkles
- lip fillers
- neurotoxins (BTX products)
- mesotherapy
- chemical peeling
- laser treatment
- fractional radio frequency
Prevention of smoker's wrinkles
You may be wondering if perioral wrinkles can be prevented. Not completely, but it is true that with appropriate care we can reduce the speed and intensity of their formation. Such preventive measures certainly include proper home cosmetic care – quality cosmetic products and a regular skin care routine can help keep your skin in excellent condition for a long time.
You can nourish the lips and the area around the lips as a preventive measure, even more deeply, with the action of hyaluronic acid - in the form of lip fillers or mesotherapy. Here we recommend choosing an erudite workplace to avoid possible complications. In our clinic, medical devices containing hyaluronic acid are applied by Dr. MUDr. Eva Boháčová, experienced doctor and specialist in aesthetic medicine.
Of course, it is also important to follow a healthy lifestyle - get enough sleep, eat a varied and balanced diet, exercise in the fresh air and avoid stress. Also, don't forget sufficient year-round SPF protection against harmful UV radiation. What we wouldn't recommend, on the other hand, is to avoid laughing. Laughter is the spice of life and makes your face beautiful. Although it has a few wrinkles.
Do you want to get rid of wrinkles around your mouth? Make an appointment for the treatment