One day, you wake up and look in the mirror, just as you always have. But today, something about your appearance seems… different. At first, you can’t quite put your finger on it. You poke a few things; maybe you pull at the corners of your eyes, wondering if you’re just extra sleepy. And then you spot them: mouth wrinkles. There, to the sides of your mouth, your once-smooth and youthful skin has been replaced with aging skin.
Mouth wrinkles are very often the first visible sign of aging. The skin around the mouth is thinner than most, which makes it more prone to wrinkling. This skin also moves a lot – when you smile, frown, or laugh – which makes those early wrinkles more obvious.
A good moisturizer and comprehensive skin care routine can help ease the appearance of mild mouth wrinkles and may also help slow their progression. However, if you really want to get ahead of these smile lines, we suggest making an appointment at a local med spa like Balance MedSpa. We offer a few different treatments that are really effective in managing mouth wrinkles, from minor to severe.
Injectables
Injectables are some of the most common treatments we recommend for clients with mouth wrinkles. Not only can they ease the appearance of wrinkles almost instantly, but they can also help keep wrinkles from worsening.
Are your wrinkles really only noticeable when you smile or talk? If so, we may suggest neurotoxin injections. Neurotoxins like Botox® can keep skin looking smooth and toned, even when you’re smiling or talking. In fact, there’s a specialized neurotoxin, called Xeomin®, that’s specifically recommended for smile lines. The injections only take a few minutes to administer. And while you may have some mild redness or swelling for a day or two post-treatment, the results are nearly instant and can last several months.
If your wrinkles are visible even when your face is still, we may instead suggest dermal filler injections. Dermal fillers add volume to your skin, replacing some of the collagen and elastin you’ve lost due to aging. The results are like pushing rewind; they help restore the youthful, toned smile you had a decade ago. Your practitioner can adjust the amount and type of filler they use to suit your skin type and the severity of your wrinkles. When administered by trained experts like those at Balance MedSpa, fillers help preserve a youthful yet natural look.
Skin Resurfacing
Maybe your mouth wrinkles are the most obvious, but you’re also dealing with fine lines and a loss of elasticity all over your face. In this situation, it’s worth exploring another type of treatment: skin resurfacing.
We offer several types of skin resurfacing treatments, including lasers and microneedling. However, they all work under the same core principle. By abrading or removing the dead, dull, outer surfaces of the skin, we can stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Increased collagen production leads to a reduction in wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Some of our clients with less-severe smile lines rely on microneedling to maintain their look. Microneedling involves the insertion of many tiny needles into the surface of your skin. As your body works to heal the tiny punctures, it produces more collagen, resulting in a smoother, more toned appearance.
If you’d prefer a laser-based treatment, our practitioners can tell you more about IPL, which has huge benefits for both tone and texture. Clients also love Infini® radiofrequency treatments for laxity, fine lines, and shallow wrinkles.
Routine Maintenance
When we work with clients to manage a concern like smile lines, we aim to take a comprehensive approach. So, while we may suggest injectables or a laser treatment for rapid results, we can also recommend services to help boost and maintain skin health, which will minimize the worsening of wrinkles over time.
Facials have long been a go-to for routine maintenance. At Balance MedSpa, we proudly offer several specialized facials that directly address early signs of aging, like mouth wrinkles.
Our Balance Signature Facial is a go-to for relaxation and improved skin tone. Each facial includes a custom mask designed to work with your unique skin type.
Another popular choice is the HydraFacial. Performed with a specialized device, the HydraFacial leaves skin visibly fresh and balanced. We can add any number of serums to address unique concerns. Many of our clients with fine lines and wrinkles love the DermaBuilder and Growth Factor Booster Serums.
While mouth wrinkles are certainly bothersome, they are also manageable. Contact Balance MedSpa in Orlando to schedule a consultation and learn how a customized treatment plan can restore a more youthful smile.
