While we enjoy the wisdom and prudence that comes along with getting older we can really do without the devastating wrinkles that form in are upper lips. These lip wrinkles can be severe and destroy our beauty. They can make us look ten years older than we really are. They are mostly caused by exposure to the sun, smoking, toxins and basically not taking care of ourselves. There are some genetic factors that play a role as well.

The thickness of the skin is going to really affect how your wrinkles form. This is where genetics play a role. You cannot determine how thick your skin is or the fullness and size of your lips. This is something we are born with. Thinner skin and smaller lips are going to show wrinkles much sooner. During the aging process we lose collagen and elasin which causes the skin to sag. This sagging leads to wrinkles and can be exasperated by your lifestyle and habits.

Constantly waxing the upper lip pulls the skin and makes it become loser much faster. Wrinkles will form from the stretched out skin. So it is important to avoid waxing treatments. Instead it may be beneficial to look into permanent hair removal solutions. While they cost more they will save you in the end by not having to go to the plastic surgeon to repair the damage waxing cause.

If you smoke you should stop immediately and also avoid second hand smoke. Wrinkles around the lips are not only caused by the repetitive motion but also by the toxins in the smoke that dehydrate the skin. It is vital that you keep your skin and body hydrated to avoid wrinkle but drinking plenty of water and using a moisturizer.

If it is too late for this prevention and you already have upper lip wrinkles it is still possible to reduce their appearance. There are many over the counter products designed to help mild upper lip wrinkles. If they are more severe you may need to visit a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. There you can receive injectable fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm that will help to plump up the skin and reduce the appearance of the wrinkle. You can also get Botox injections that will relax the muscle around the mouth so they no longer cause wrinkles. All these treatment are not permanent and will need to be repeated.

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