Can Waxing My Upper Lip Cause Wrinkles?

by Robin S.
(Phila., Pa.)

Can waxing my upper lip cause those littel wrinkles in that area?

Thanks,

Yes, some research suggests that waxing the upper lip can cause wrinkles by constantly pulling on the skin. Please click here Upper Lip Wrinkles to read more....

Upper Lip Wrinkles

Is there any help for lip wrinkles? I don't even smoke and started getting these vertical lines above my lips. Any suggestion? I've tried all kinds of creams, but nothing has worked. I cannot afford botox...help.

Hi There,

Thanks for your question. Interestingly, it's not completely understood why women tend to suffer from lip wrinkles more than men.

Some research suggests that perhaps women have less oil glands in this area. Others suggest it has something to do with constant exfoliation due to shaving daily........... But either way, lip wrinkles can be annoying and difficult to alleviate.

One suggestion is to perform
facial exercises a few times a week.

Face exercises can help improve skin tone and elasticity and lift sagging muscles too.

Here is one simple exercise to try:

POSITION:

Place the middle fingers from each hand lightly on the outside middle of your top lip. Rest your thumbs under the point of your chin.

Movement: Now curl your top lip down over your upper teeth then slide your fingers down towards the corner of your mouth, counting to 5.

Repeat this 10 movement times.

When you purchase the CFFitness Full Kit program, this exercise has color-illustrated photos to show you the exact handholds, as do all the exercises in the CFFitness facial exercise system.

Just remember, however, it's never a good idea to spot train. To get a balanced look, it's best to train the whole face and neck.

Too many above lip wrinkles – please help

I have way too many above lip wrinkles for my age. I'm only 38 years old – please help. Are Botox or restylane creams or injections my only choice?

Hello,

It's surprising how early lip wrinkles - above the lips and below the lips - can form. I know women who have started getting lip lines as young as 25 years old!

Here are two things you can do to reduce and eventually eliminate lip lines.

First - Face Exercises! People have no idea how effective face exercises are for lifting your skin, rubbing out wrinkles, and firming the underlying muscle..giving you higher cheek bones and more face definition.

Here is a sample exercise for lip wrinkles:
Place your thumbs under your upper lip and your index fingers on the outside top of your upper lip. Now try to curl your lip up (like you're sneering) and use your fingers and thumbs to pull your lip down ... hold this tension for a count of 5. Repeat this step 10 times

Want more exercise examples and before and after pictures click here: Free Facial Exercises.

Second: The other thing you can do for instant results is try the Instant Lifting Serums.

It contains a new ingredient called Seasflash that hydrates and plumps up the skin. If you don't believe this product works, apply it one side of your face only - then check back in 30 minutes. You'll see an instant lift where the serum was placed.

I hope this helps,
Linda, Admin Wrinkle Free Skin Tips