Target lip lines and wrinkled lips with advanced non surgical treatments at L’Atelier, Harley Street, London.
These delicate creases can appear when speaking, smiling or pursing the lips, and may eventually remain visible even when the face is relaxed. They can cause the lips to look less smooth, impact how makeup sits and contribute to an overall tired or aged appearance.
At L’Atelier Aesthetics, we take a clinically led and personalised approach to treating lip lines. By assessing the skin’s elasticity, hydration levels, collagen support and the natural shape of the lips, we design tailored treatment plans that smooth, plump and rejuvenate the area while maintaining natural lip movement.
Lip lines develop when the skin becomes thinner and less supported over time. As collagen and hyaluronic acid decline, the skin loses its ability to bounce back after movement, causing lines to gradually become more visible. Daily expressions continue to crease the same areas, allowing fine lines to settle into the skin. Hydration levels, lip volume and natural anatomy all play a role in how these lines appear. Understanding the contributing factors allows us to create the most effective treatment plan.
Lip lines form when the skin around the mouth gradually loses firmness, hydration and support.
Several factors influence their development
Stomach:
Often due to pregnancy, growth, or weight changes.
Hips:
A common site as the body stores fat and muscle in this region.
Thighs:
Frequent in both men and women, especially during growth spurts or increases in muscle mass.
Stretch marks vary in colour and depth depending on their age, skin tone, genetics and how quickly they formed:
Natural thinning of the skin:
With age, collagen and elastin levels decrease, making the skin more prone to creasing.
Loss of lip volume:
Reduced fullness in the lips can make surrounding lines appear more visible.
Regular lip movements:
Everyday expressions such as speaking, smiling or sipping repeatedly fold the skin in the same areas.
Reduced hydration:
Lower levels of hyaluronic acid in the skin contribute to dryness and fine creasing.
Genetic factors:
Some people naturally have finer skin or a lip shape that makes lines more likely to form.
Because skin quality and lip structure vary from person to person, lip lines can differ in depth and appearance.
Every case of lip lines is unique. After your consultation, we will recommend the most suitable treatment or combination to smooth fine lines, improve skin quality and restore natural softness around the mouth.
Dermal fillers are highly effective for deeper or more established lip lines.
By restoring subtle volume and support beneath the skin, fillers smooth vertical creases and enhance lip definition without overfilling.
Precise micro-dosing of anti-wrinkle injections can soften dynamic lip lines.
This treatment reduces excessive muscle contraction around the mouth while maintaining natural expression and full lip movement.
Skin boosters deeply hydrate the delicate skin around the lips.
They improve elasticity, softness and surface texture, helping to reduce fine creasing and give the lips a fresher, more youthful appearance.
Polynucleotides strengthen and regenerate the skin around the mouth.
They enhance collagen production, improve elasticity and help thicken thin, delicate skin so lines appear softer and less visible.
Morpheus8 combines Microneedling with radiofrequency to remodel collagen and improve texture in the perioral area.
It is particularly helpful for deeper or more etched-in lines around the mouth.
Microneedling helps refine surface texture and fade finer creases around the lips.
It stimulates natural collagen production, improving smoothness and skin quality over time.
Lip lines develop when the skin around the mouth becomes thinner, less elastic and less hydrated over time. Daily expressions, reduced collagen, lower lip volume and natural anatomy all contribute to their appearance.
It depends on whether the lines are fine, moderate or deeper:
Dermal fillers for deeper or etched-in lines
Anti-wrinkle injections for lines caused by repeated movement
Skin boosters for hydration and surface smoothing
Polynucleotides to strengthen and thicken the skin
Morpheus8 or Microneedling for deeper texture improvement
Your practitioner will recommend the most effective combination for your concerns.
No. Dermal fillers for lip lines are placed around the mouth and are used for structural support, not for adding lip size. The result is natural and refined, not volumised.
Dermal fillers: 6–12 months
Anti-wrinkle injections: around 3–4 months
Skin boosters: around 6 months
Polynucleotides: 6–12 months
Morpheus8: 1–2 years
Microneedling: results build progressively with a course
Your clinician will advise the best maintenance plan.
Most treatments are well tolerated. Numbing cream can be applied for fillers, microneedling or Morpheus8 to ensure comfort. Anti-wrinkle injections are quick and involve minimal discomfort.
Downtime varies by treatment:
Morpheus8: Mild redness and sensitivity for a few days
Microneedling: Pinkness for 24–48 hours
Polynucleotides / skin boosters: Slight swelling or small bumps that settle quickly
You can typically return to normal activities the same day or the next.
Yes. Hydration-focused treatments like skin boosters or polynucleotides can help maintain elasticity and slow the progression of fine lines. Good skincare and regular maintenance also play a role.
Yes. Treatments are designed to preserve natural expression while gently smoothing the lines. Anti-wrinkle injections are used with micro-doses to avoid affecting lip movement.
At L’Atelier, we take a thoughtful and clinically led approach to treating lip lines, looking closely at the changes in skin texture, elasticity and collagen support that contribute to their development. We also assess hydration levels, lip volume and the natural movement of the mouth to understand exactly why lines have formed and how they behave. With this detailed insight, we create a personalised treatment plan designed to smooth fine lines, strengthen delicate skin, restore softness and enhance the natural contour of the lips. Our aim is to achieve refined, subtle and long lasting rejuvenation while keeping your natural lip movement and expression fully intact.
Dr Duncan Brennand is the Lead Aesthetic Physician at L’Atelier Aesthetics and has extensive experience in advanced injectable treatments and perioral rejuvenation. He specialises in addressing fine lines and textural changes around the mouth, making him highly skilled in treating lip lines with precision and natural-looking results.
Using a careful and refined approach, Dr Brennand assesses the skin quality, lip structure and movement around the mouth to determine the most effective combination of treatments. Whether softening deeper creases, improving hydration or restoring subtle support, he tailors each plan to enhance the lips and surrounding skin while maintaining natural expression. During your consultation, he will guide you through a personalised treatment pathway designed to achieve smoother, softer and long lasting improvement.
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