Question:
What is the best treatment for removing vertical lines on your upper lip?
Sue, via e-mail.
Answer:
According to Sophy Dennett, from the Avana Clinic in Bondi, Sydney, “The latest treatment that’s giving the best results for ridding lines above the mouth is Botox, an injectable substance used to temporarily paralyse muscle function. When small quantities are injected into the area above the lip, the muscle weakens and relaxes, resulting in smooth skin. If a client has very deep lines caused by smoking, we occasionally inject Restylane (dermal filler) into the same area to plump the lines out. This is carried out about two weeks after the Botox has relaxed the muscle. Many clients find that after three to four treatments of Botox, they don’t need any more because the muscle has permanently weakened.”
For an injection-free alternative, try a product such as Estee Lauder Perfectionist Correcting Concentrate for Lip Lines, $70, to plump out and minimise the appearance of lines.
The AWW Beauty Team
