What causes upper lip wrinkles?
Good ol aging is one of the most notable causes of upper lip wrinkles.
The combination of lip movement and aging is the perfect cocktail for forming lip lines.
According to Dr. Keaney, chronic sun exposure is another cause of upper lip wrinkles that is often overlooked.
The suns impact on our skin can be as profound as the effects of smoking.
What age do you get upper lip wrinkles?
board-certified dermatologist and founder of Bergen Dermatology in northern New Jersey
The age at which lip lines typically develop can vary.
While theyre bound to appear over time, your lifestyle choices might influence whether they emerge earlier than expected.
In my practice, the timing of upper lip lines ranges from ages 35 to 55, he says.
However, the timing of when lip lines typically develop varies.
Dr. Boakye said that upper lip wrinkles may appear as early as the late 20s.
On the other hand, Dr. Meder says they typically appear post-menopause, around the mid-60s or early 70s.
What are the best treatments for upper lip wrinkles?
Lets be clear: theres no cure for wrinkles (beware of anyone claiming otherwise; theyre lying).
However, there are treatments to soften their appearance, prevent them from worsening, or delay their arrival.
board-certified dermatologist and founder of Bergen Dermatology in northern New Jersey
Good ol skincare products.
Botox
Were willing to bet youve heard of Botox.
Dermal Fillers
While Botox works by relaxing muscles, dermal fillers add volume.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Dr. Keaney suggests laser skin resurfacing as a preventative treatment against upper lip wrinkles.
For upper lip wrinkles, microneedling can improve the skins texture around the lips.
Microneedling can also allow products to be absorbed faster into the skin.
Microneedling is typically performed directly on the skin around the lips.
Results may vary depending on the age and depth of the lip wrinkles.
How to prevent upper lip wrinkes?
Good news: preventing lip wrinkles is easy if you follow simple steps.
A solid, simple skincare routine starring SPF is the best trick to have in your toolkit.
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