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Getting Rid of Lip Lines

October 6, 2015

As you guys know by now, I’m not afraid to try new things to enhance my appearance and fight the signs of aging.  Nor am I too vain to talk about any procedures that I’ve had.  I like procedures that keep things looking natural rather than procedures that are quite obvious.  I’m not hiding anything and never have.  I prefer to share my experiences in the hopes that they can help someone else.  I hate the vertical lines around my lips more than anything in this aging process (so far).  I decided to have fillers put in the lines around my lips in hopes that they would disappear.

My latest adventure includes half of a syringe of a recently new to the market product called Restylane Silk.  This new product is from Galderma, the makers of the regular Restylane product. This time I actually had a combination of both the Silk and regular Restylane.   Both of these products are made of hyaluronic acid which is naturally produced by the human body, therefore it is accepted well.  The Restylane Silk is a thinner hyaluronic acid product that is designed to be used in and around the lips and I believe it’s the only one on the market at this time designed for this purpose.  It’s supposed to be smoother and not cause lumps and bumps like Restylane and other fillers can.  However, it doesn’t build volume as well, hence the reason that we used both types for this go round.  I had only one-quarter of a syringe of the regular Restylane to add a tiny bit of volume to the top lip.  Therefore, a total of three-fourths of a syringe of products are now in and around my lips.

To prepare for the procedure I took Bromelain tablets and Arnica Montana (both are natural remedies for bruising and swelling.  I also ate lots of pineapple, which contains bromelain.  The pictures below are a progression of how things panned out for me.  The first pictures are before and immediately after the injections.  Right after the procedure the lips look fairly normal.  However, both of the products attract water from within the body and swelling is to be expected but temporary.  Scroll down for my “yikes” picture.  It also helps to also apply ice packs often to reduce the swelling, which I did for the first 24 hours or so.

before-after

Top – Before – Notice the vertical lines above the lips                                                                     Bottom – Immediately following the injections

restylane-first night

Approximately 8 hours following injections

The next morning is when the most swelling occurs. It looks like I ran into a wall.

The next morning is when the most swelling occurs. It looks like I ran into a wall.  I call this my “yikes” picture.

I continued taking the Bromelian extract from the health food store and Arnica Montana tablets to keep swelling and bruising at bay.  I was also told to drink a lot of water and to wear lip gloss on my lips to keep the moisture in.  I’m not trying to achieve a full pouty lip.  What I’d like is to soften the lines around my lips.  I’m realistic.  A better and smoother appearance is what I want, not perfection.

Restylane Silk lip lines

Day 3 – Despite the bruising, I see an improved appearance in the lines above my lips

Restylane Silk results

Day 4 – Swelling is gone. Bruising is subsiding.

Verdict:  Overall I’m pretty happy with this procedure.  To be honest, I’d like a fuller top lip and would probably have additional product added next time I do this.  Unfortunately, the filler usually doesn’t last more than six months.  It is absorbed and metabolized by the body.  For very little down time and a fairly low cost (about $400), I’d say that this procedure is worth it.  I always recommend doing your research and finding a qualified person to administer the fillers.

What do you think?  If you’ve had this or something else done for lip lines please let me know as I continue searching for the best procedure to conquer my vertical lip line dilemma.

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  1. Abbie Hubert says

    October 7, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Hi Stacie–thank you for the lip tips–have had Botox in upper lip–like results too and it keeps smile less gummy–Patricia Wexler advocates what you did–you MUST get my favorite book…THE MAKEUP WAKEUP by Lois Joy Johnson and Sandy Linter–I read (and retread) it like a novel !

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    • Stacie says

      October 7, 2015 at 8:10 am

      I need to try Botox in that area again. I had it once and I saw no difference except that I had a hard time eating. Haha! I’m going to get the book you recommend. Thanks for recommending! Stacie xo

      Reply
  2. Jewel says

    October 7, 2015 at 8:20 am

    Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I hate looking in the mirror & seeing lines creeping up. You look great! #bebeautiful xo

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    • Stacie says

      October 7, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Thanks Jewel! For me it’s those lip lines that I hate the most. Thanks for stopping by! Stacie xo

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  3. Tracey says

    October 11, 2015 at 7:32 am

    Hi Stacie, Thanks for sharing your experience with fillers. I have the same problem with vertical lip lines. I have tried juvaderm in the past. It improved the lines BUT I doubt I would do it again. It was painful, took 2 weeks for the bruising to go away and it lasted about 6 months and you have to repeat the whole process. I read dermabrasion and laser CO2 are the two ways to get rid of them permanently. Have you looked into these options? I am currently checking into dermabrasion, and dermapen. Lasers scare me so don’t think I will be doing that one.

    Thanks again for sharing your experiences!

    Tracey

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    • Stacie says

      October 11, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      Hi Tracey, I didn’t think the micropen treatments did anything to help the lines. Oh no about your experience with fillers. I had no pain at all because they use a great numbing cream. I had slight bruising but it was gone in just a few days. I ate tons of pineapple, took the Bromelain and Arnica. I’m thinking of investing in a dermaroller next to see if I can help build new collagen in the area. I think I’m going to try a bit of botox to the area again as well. Keep me updated and I’ll do the same. Stacie xo
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  4. Tiki says

    October 14, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    I so want my lips done. I swear I have the world’s smallest lips. I wouldn’t mind my smile lines too. hehe
    Tiki recently posted…Date Night Makeup with Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama MascaraMy Profile

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    • Stacie says

      October 14, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      I’m seriously considering going for the plump lip look too. It goes away in a few months time so it’s not permanent if I hate it. Thanks for stopping by! Stacie xo
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  5. Kenya Anne says

    January 17, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Injectable fillers like Restylane do work – I had them many times – but new lines are always being created, so this problem can never be permanently solved unless you use another treatment after the fillers. For the last 6 months, i have been using the Somaluxe Lip Rescue – and I have NO NEW LIP LINES. The product has collagen in it, and it does plump out my lips and keeps the restalyne last longer.

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    • Stacie says

      January 19, 2017 at 11:00 am

      I haven’t done the lip line filler for quite some time. I really think it helps, but I developed this crazy anxiety over the whole needle thing. LOL! I’ll look into the product you recommend. Thanks for sharing! Stacie xo
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