While any sort of wrinkles can be frustrating, mouth wrinkles tend to be the most frustrating of all. Many people focus on their mouth and lips when looking in the mirror, so mouth wrinkles rarely go unnoticed. Other people probably look at your mouth when you’re talking, too. So, while they’re probably too polite to say anything, friends and family members have probably noticed your mouth wrinkles, as well.
Mouth wrinkles can also be frustrating because they’re so different from other wrinkles. Although they’re hard to miss, they tend to be more shallow than forehead or cheek wrinkles. Some mouth wrinkles are only obvious when you smile, but others are present all the time. Some intensify when you smile, and others intensify when you frown.
While mouth wrinkles can be frustrating and perplexing, you don’t have to go on living with them. Balance Med Spa offers several treatments to help smooth out this area so you can feel proud of your smile once again.
Microneedling
Are you just beginning to see the first signs of wrinkles and fine lines? Maybe they are most obvious around your mouth, but you’ve also noticed them in other places, such as between your eyebrows or to the outsides of your eyes.
For minor, early wrinkles like these, microneedling is a good treatment to consider. Your practitioner will use tiny needles to make multiple, tiny punctures in the wrinkled skin. Your body will then work to heal these punctures. In the process, your skin will produce more collagen, which will reduce the appearance of the wrinkles and fine lines. You can expect some redness and soreness after treatment, but it won’t last long.
Botox
Are the wrinkles around your mouth really only obvious when you smile or frown? Wrinkles like these are known as dynamic wrinkles, and they respond really well to Botox injections. Botox temporarily paralyzes the tiny muscles under the surface of your skin. This way, they no longer move your skin into its wrinkled shape.
Botox injections rarely cause side effects, and they last several months. They can also help keep your mouth wrinkles from continuing to worsen. So, if you’re noticing some early dynamic wrinkles, the time to start treatment is now.
Dermal Fillers
What if the wrinkles around your mouth are obvious even when you’re not smiling? In that case, you may want to consider dermal fillers. These injections either replace the collagen in your skin or prompt your skin to produce more collagen. By doing so, they add volume to your skin to help smooth out the wrinkles.
Here’s a closer look at three dermal fillers that are often used around the mouth:
Sculptra
Sculptra is a next-generation dermal filler that works by stimulating your skin to produce more of its own, natural collagen. When injected around the mouth, it can help improve tightness and tone in this area. The results do take a while to develop. Most people start to notice an improvement about a month after their first treatment, and the results continue to become more apparent in the months to follow. Sculptra works well for mild to moderate wrinkles.
Juvederm
Juvederm is a collection of dermal fillers, each one specifically formulated for a different part of the face or body. Juvederm Ultra XC and Juvederm Volbella XC are two versions often used around the mouth. They can also be used to add volume to your lips. It’s common for patients with mouth wrinkles to also want a little more volume in their lips!
Juvederm contains hyaluronic acid, which is a substance naturally found in your skin. These injections instantly add volume to your skin. While the results are long-lasting, they are not permanent, and most people need follow-up injections once or twice a year to maintain their results.
Restylane
Restylane is another dermal filler containing hyaluronic acid. It works well for mouth wrinkles of all severities and depths. Your practitioner can easily adjust how much they use in order to suit your needs. This is a good dermal filler to consider if you are concerned about your results looking 100% natural. Your practitioner can start with a little Restylane to ensure you never look overly taut, then adjust the amount they use in subsequent visits.
Don’t let the wrinkles around your mouth make you frown! Contact Balance Med Spa to schedule a consultation. Our knowledgeable practitioners can take a look at your skin, talk to you about your skincare needs and concerns, and recommend a non-invasive treatment to restore a more youthful look. We can’t wait to meet you.
