Smile lines are those creases that run from bottom of the nose to the corners of the mouth. They are most prominent when smiling, thus the name “smile lines.” The recovery of the facial smoothness after smiling, laughing, or grinning is sometimes referred to as “snap-back.”
Ideally, you want the smile lines to appear when you smile. This adds character to your facial expression. However, when you stop smiling, those smile lines really should not be there. Interestingly, some people actually like those lines, and that is perfectly fine.
Others rather do away with permanent smile lines because they think those lines make them look old. That, of course, is where dermal fillers come into play. There are specific dermal fillers made for smile line applications, and you should discuss with your physician what your best option is. Also, it is important to note that with most dermal filler applications, recovery takes approximately an hour or so. Treating smile lines is another animal altogether. Recovery could take up to as long as two days and could be accompanied with redness, slight swelling, bruising, and lumping. The more adept your dermal filler practitioner is the less of a recovery period you’ll normally experience. Check out dermalfillers.co.uk for further information and advice of using dermal fillers and for help in finding a good doctor for your treatment.
