Wrinkles around your mouth?

Here is a little something from Dr. Andrew Weil.

It’s one of life’s small injustices – women are more prone than men to form wrinkles around the mouth. There are a few reasons why:

1. According to a recent analysis by dermatologists in the Netherlands, women have fewer oil-producing sebaceous glands around the upper lip – meaning less oil to keep the skin soft and supple.
2. Women (particularly postmenopausal women) have fewer blood vessels in the upper lip area resulting in less blood flow to the region.
3. The muscles around the mouth are closer to the skin in women than they are in men; this can mean the skin is pulled closer, leading to wrinkles.

Before and After

Before dermabrasion and soft tissue filler to the lips by Dr. Joseph Cruise

After. Notice the more subtle wrinkles. One treatment of dermabrasion typically will correct the wrinkles by about 50%.

Dermabrasion

Short of cosmetic surgery, there’s not much you can do to eliminate wrinkles, but you may be able to minimize them by not smoking, avoiding sun damage and keeping your skin well moisturized.

“Typically soft tissue fillers, fat transfer or dermabrasion will treat the wrinkles around the mouth,” says Dr. Joseph Cruise, board certified plastic surgeon from Newport Beach. “Occasional Botox to the area above upper lip may help prevent formation of those wrinkles. ”

Schedule a Consultation

Dermabrasion is a popular choice for both men and women, so it is important you find a surgeon with extensive experience performing dermabrasions. Dr. Cruise, located in the greater Los Angeles area in Newport Beach, CA, has been performing facial plastic surgery procedures (and other surgeries) for over 15 years. Schedule a consultation using the online form to learn more about Dr. Cruise’s work and to achieve your cosmetic goals today.