Smoker’s Lines

Smoker’s lines, also known as lip lines or perioral lines, are fine vertical wrinkles that appear around the mouth, particularly above the upper lip. While often associated with smoking due to repetitive lip movements and the impact of toxins on collagen, these lines can also develop naturally through ageing, sun exposure, and lip movement.

As collagen and elastin levels decline over time, the skin around the lips becomes thinner and less elastic, making it more prone to creasing. Even individuals who have never smoked can develop these lines, which may cause lipstick to bleed and give the mouth a more aged or tired appearance. These lines can be effectively treated using fillers to restore lost volume.

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Smoker’s lines may be small, but they can be one of the most frustrating signs of ageing. These vertical wrinkles around the lips are often caused by repeated movements, like sipping from a straw, pouting, or, as the name suggests, smoking. Over time, these motions begin to create lines in the delicate skin around the mouth.

As we age, our bodies naturally produce less collagen and elastin, two essential proteins that keep skin firm, plump, and elastic. Without this structural support, the skin around the mouth becomes thinner and less able to bounce back from movement, making fine lines more likely to form and deepen.