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Smokers Lines Treatment

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Smokers Lines Treatment

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Smokers Lines Treatment

Fine vertical lines around the lips and mouth, often referred to as ‘barcode lines’ or ‘smokers lines,’ commonly develop due to repetitive movements like pouting, frequently associated with cigarette smoking.

Muscle-relaxing injections can help prevent the lips from being pulled together, which contributes to the formation of vertical lines. To treat these smokers lines, small injections with a fine needle are carefully administered to relax the muscles around the upper lip, helping to smooth and soften the appearance of the lines.

Appointment Time
Treatment takes less than 15 minutes
Expected Results
Maximum results seen in 7-14 days

What Causes Smoker's Lines or Lip Wrinkles?

Smokers lines are fine, vertical lines that etch the lips and extend from the lips to below the nose, and are generally more prevalent on the upper lips.

Fine lines around the lips and mouth are often referred to as ‘smokers lines’, as they’re a common result of the repetitive pouting formation of the mouth caused by cigarette smoking, not to mention the ageing effects of smoking itself. Smoking breaks down collagen production in the skin, leading to thinning skin, deeper wrinkles, and prominent smokers lines.

But they can also be caused by any repetitive bunching of the tissues around the mouth from overactivity of the muscle surrounding the mouth, called the orbicularis oris.

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Frequently Asked Questions

See some of the most frequently asked questions we hear about our Cosmetic treatments, from our clients in Neutral Bay.
How are smoker lines treated?

Doctor-led aesthetic treatments work to target wrinkles, including smoker’s and wrinkles around the mouth, by relaxing the muscle responsible for their formation.

It works to relax facial muscles and prevent them from contracting, which therefore stops the skin from drawing together and forming wrinkles, lines or creases. The result is a visible reduction of lines, and temporary prevention of new lines forming.

Who’s an ideal candidate for this treatment?

If you are noticing signs of ageing such as reduced lip volume, or you’re noticing permanent effects of the repeated pursed-lip action caused by cigarette smoking, you may benefit from aesthetic treatments for the lip line.

Anyone who is looking to rejuvenate their facial aesthetic, especially around the mouth area due to volume loss, may benefit from this treatment.

These treatments are popular with people who are worried about fine lines and wrinkles around their lips. They’re suitable for many different ages and can be especially helpful if you’ve noticed signs of ageing or the effects of repeated muscle movement.

Will it hurt?
If you’re concerned about discomfort, rest assured that our practitioners apply topical numbing cream and provide the option of ‘happy gas’ for your utmost comfort.
Will I see results straightaway from my treatments for smoker's lines?
You will start seeing results about a week after treatment. The maximum results will then take effect by about 14 days.
How long do the results last?
Results from your treatment will be seen about one week after treatment and full effects are usually visible in 14 days. These results then last for approximately 3 to 4 months, after which most patients return to the clinic for a repeat treatment.
Can I get this treatment while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No – we advise against muscle-relaxing treatments for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.