It isn't uncommon to experience some wrinkling around the lips as you age. With each passing year, the epidermal layers of your skin start to thin, affecting its elasticity. This causes lines and then wrinkles to form. To help reduce the appearance of these wrinkles around your lips, you can use anything from self-care to cosmetic surgery.
Step 1
Limit your exposure to the sun. While this is more of a preventive measure, limiting your sun exposure can help prevent damage to the skin around your lips, reducing the chances of further wrinkling. Wear lip balm with an SPF of 30 as well as hats to protect your skin from UV rays.
Step 2
Moisturize the skin around your lips. The Mayo Clinic maintains that wrinkles are often linked to the dryness of your skin, since the lack of moisture can cause a shriveling of the epidermal cells. A facial moisturer as well as a moisturizing lip balm not only can help to prevent premature wrinkling, but can often reduce the appearance of lip lines.
Step 3
Invest in a retinol cream. Retinol is a form of vitamin A, which can prompt cellular turnover. This increases the production of collagen under the skin, reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the lips.
Step 4
Try a lip plumper. Though the effects are only temporary, a balm or lipstick formulated with a stimulant to plump or swell the limps can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Periodic application throughout the day is necessary for best results.
Step 5
Talk to a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon about a soft tissue filler. Soft tissue fillers temporarily smooth out the skin around the lips, improving the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Collagen is by far the most common, but your doctor may recommend another type of filler like fat or hyaluronic acid.
Step 6
Consult with a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon about dermabrasion or chemical peels. Both cosmetic procedures remove the top epidermal layers of your skin, allowing for new cell growth and collagen production. This evens out the surface of the skin, thereby reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the mouth.
Step 7
Consider cosmetic surgery. You can have the skin surround your lips resurfaced with a laser. As the laser penetrates the skin, it causes the production of collagen, which essentially fills the wrinkles, giving you a more youthful appearance.
Things You'll Need
- Lip balm
- Moisturizer
- Retinol cream
- Lip-plumper (optional)
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