Acne scarring is one of the most common skin concerns Dr Ellie Sateei sees at her London and Sevenoaks clinics, and it can affect anyone who has experienced moderate to severe acne, at any age.
Wrinkled lips, often called lip lines or lipstick lines, describe fine vertical lines on and around the lips, particularly the upper lip. These lines can appear regardless of whether someone has ever smoked, though smoking significantly increases likelihood and severity.
Lip skin is thin with few oil glands, prone to losing structure. Ageing reduces collagen and elastin from the mid-thirties. Repetitive muscle movement from speaking, pursing lips or smoking contributes over years, and sun exposure accelerates collagen breakdown.
Fine, vertical lines along the upper (and sometimes lower) lip border, more visible when pursing or smiling. Lipstick often settles into these lines.
Carefully dosed anti-wrinkle injections soften muscle-movement lines without affecting speech or smiling. Dermal filler restores volume and support to the lip and border, smoothing the surface as a secondary benefit. Skin boosters and polynucleotides improve hydration and quality. A combination approach is often recommended for more established lines.
The lip area requires a delicate, considered approach given its role in expression and speech. Dr Sateei’s twenty-plus years of experience allow precise treatment that softens lines while preserving natural movement, at both her London (near Harley Street) and Sevenoaks clinics.
Collagen loss, repeated muscle movement, sun exposure and reduced lip volume.
Sun protection, not smoking and good hydration can slow development.
Often a combination of conservative anti-wrinkle injections and filler or skin boosters.
It can smooth the surface via volume, though established muscle-related lines may also need anti-wrinkle treatment.
Anti-wrinkle three to four months; filler six months to a year.
Mild discomfort; topical numbing available for filler.
Some mild swelling/bruising for filler; minimal for anti-wrinkle injections.
Filler once swelling settles; anti-wrinkle over three to fourteen days.
Careful dosing preserves normal lip function.
Most adults with fine lines around the mouth, confirmed via consultation.
Brands and Treatments to help with wrinkled lips
If lines around your mouth have been bothering you, Dr Ellie Sateei welcomes a consultation at her London or Sevenoaks clinic.
Our London clinic is located at 91a New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XF
We serve patients from London, Kent and the home counties as well as from all over the world. Our London clinic sits in the heart of Marylebone, within easy reach of the West End by tube, while our Sevenoaks clinic in Ightham is moments from the M25 and M26 for patients across Kent.
