Which laser is best for upper lip lines?
No question in my mind anyway on this one…………the CO2 ……..either the fractionated like the DEKA DOT, Affirm or Active/Deep Fx ….. or the original completely ablative CO2s. The fractionated...
Wrinkles on the upper lip – a tough but not intractable problem.
The upper lip area is one of the toughest to fix, but with a little patience and persistence, it will improve hugely. More on the upper lip area. The three...
Can I repair my upper lip lines if I’m 60-80?
The answer to this is yes but with some qualifications. The area will never be perfect again, but if you would be happy with 60-80% improvement, then that could be...
Upper lips lines – why is this area so tough to treat?
This IS a tough area because there are 3 problems: loss of volume, dynamic wrinkles (caused by muscle action) from kissing, talking, smoking, etc. and sun damage on top. And...
How to use Retin A, retinoic acid, Renova, tretinoin creams, etc!
These are all retinoids (in the Vitamin A cousin category)! They all have the potential to cause some irritation, but true allergies are rare. Here’s how to use them to...
Herpes virus and cold sores – what to do?
Many people suffer from these outbreaks and they can be controlled usually. Remember that sores inside the mouth are “cancer sores” and they are different. The herpes virus on the...
Natural looking lips – is it possible with filler?
I know exactly what you mean. I cringe slightly almost every time I go somewhere because there will be a lovely woman with lips that look completely fake. Here’s the problem,...
Is it possible to shorten the area between the nose and the upper lip?
This is a tough question and it’s where the idiom “long at the tooth” comes from partly. MRIs done on, okay I hate to say this, but cadavers, seem to...
Which laser for those vertical lip lines?
Generally the CO2 fractionated laser or traditional (only in expert hands) is best for these. You may need to do your whole face though to avoid a cut off line...
I’m African American and am wondering what could be causing this pigment problem on my…
This a situation where you really need your doctor or your dermatologist. There are a number of conditions that can cause pigment loss on the lips but the most common...
