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The lines around the mouth known as “smoker’s lines” result from intensive work of the orbicularis oris muscle and repeated movements. Despite the name, they do not affect only smokers — genetics, drinking through a straw and expressive lips also increase the risk. Fortunately, there are effective methods of removing them, often in a single visit. Which treatments are most effective for these lines?
Botox is an extremely popular and effective, yet minimally invasive, way of reducing wrinkles and rejuvenating the look of the skin in aesthetic medicine. It smooths wrinkles without a scalpel, giving the complexion a younger, fresher and more radiant look. This article explains how the treatment works, which types of wrinkles it can correct and where its popularity comes from.
Using botulinum toxin to reduce smoker’s lines is a quick and simple procedure that often brings results after just one visit. The visit begins with an interview and an assessment of the treatment area. If there are no contraindications, the practitioner applies botulinum toxin by injection into the orbicularis oris muscle. Precise doses of the product are introduced with a fine needle into specific points on the face. Discomfort during the treatment is minimal, so anaesthesia is usually not used, although a topical numbing ointment can be applied. The whole procedure takes about 30 minutes, after which the client can carry on with everyday activities without restriction.
