Smoker’s lines treatment: everything you need to know for smoother, youthful-looking lips

KEIT Day Hospital has clinical facilities dedicated to aesthetic medicine treatments, organised to ensure appropriate standards of hygiene, procedural precision and patient comfort.
For smoker’s lines treatment, the doctor assesses the depth of the vertical lines, the quality of the perioral skin and the shape of the lips, using instruments specifically designed for injectable procedures. When indicated, hyaluronic acid filler is administered using fine needles or sterile, single-use microcannulas, selected according to the anatomical characteristics and injection technique.
The organisation of the clinical facilities and the availability of medical resources allow the different stages of the procedure to be managed, from skin preparation to observation immediately after treatment.

KEIT Day Hospital works with medical professionals experienced in aesthetic medicine, injectable techniques and facial anatomy. In smoker’s lines treatment, knowledge of the muscular and vascular structures of the perioral region is essential for identifying injection planes, selecting product quantities and limiting the risk of complications.
Treatment is personalised according to wrinkle depth and the activity of the orbicularis oris muscle, avoiding excessive correction that could alter the lip profile or the natural appearance of the smile.
An additional advantage is the presence of a multidisciplinary medical team within KEIT Day Hospital, allowing specialists in anaesthesia and intensive care or other medical disciplines to be involved when additional assessments or specific medical assistance are required.

Before smoker’s lines treatment, the doctor carries out an individual assessment of wrinkle depth, skin elasticity, lip volume and the patient's expectations. The consultation includes taking a medical history, with particular attention to allergies, medications being taken, previous aesthetic treatments, active infections, recurrent cold sores and possible contraindications.
Assessment of the perioral region makes it possible to distinguish static wrinkles, which remain visible at rest, from dynamic wrinkles associated with lip movements. Treatment is planned according to facial proportions and the degree of correction required, without relying on standard filler quantities. When hyaluronic acid alone is not the most appropriate solution, the doctor may consider alternative or complementary treatments, discussing their benefits, limitations and potential risks with the patient.

KEIT Day Hospital follows hygiene and infection prevention protocols that include disinfecting clinical areas, skin antisepsis and the use of sterile, single-use devices during injectable treatments. For smoker’s lines treatment, particular attention is paid to preparing the perioral region, handling needles and microcannulas, and checking the packaging of the products used.
The choice of hyaluronic acid filler takes into account the product's characteristics, approved indications, the delicate nature of the perioral area and the desired result. The aim is to reduce superficial wrinkles without creating unnecessary volume. The brand name, batch number, quantity administered and injection sites are recorded in the clinical documentation, ensuring traceability of the procedure.

Smoker’s lines treatment with fillers is a minimally invasive procedure, generally performed without general anaesthesia. To improve patient comfort, topical anaesthetics or products containing lidocaine may be used when indicated. Even superficial injections require medical expertise and adequate preparation for managing complications.
In addition to temporary effects such as swelling, redness and bruising, nodules, asymmetry, infections or reactivation of cold sores may occur. Rare but serious complications include vascular occlusion, which can cause tissue damage and requires prompt intervention.
Management of suspected vascular occlusion caused by hyaluronic acid requires specific protocols, which may include the prompt use of hyaluronidase when indicated. Any changes in vision require immediate emergency specialist medical attention.
One of KEIT Day Hospital's distinguishing features is the availability of hospital infrastructure and a multidisciplinary medical team. The facility has three equipped operating theatres, specialists in anaesthesia and intensive care, equipment for monitoring vital signs, emergency management devices and a postoperative recovery room. These resources provide additional medical support, alongside the specific protocols required to manage complications associated with injectable treatments.

At KEIT Day Hospital, patient care continues after smoker’s lines treatment has been completed. Patients receive personalised instructions on precautions to follow, care of the perioral region, temporary effects that may occur and warning signs requiring immediate medical assessment.
Follow-up is determined according to the patient's individual response to treatment. A follow-up appointment after approximately 10–14 days, when indicated, allows the doctor to assess the result once the initial swelling has subsided, checking the depth of any remaining wrinkles, the symmetry of the lip contour and the presence of possible irregularities.
For international patients, care may also continue remotely through communication with medical staff and guidance on necessary follow-up appointments. KEIT Day Hospital also provides an emergency contact number, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

KEIT Day Hospital places particular emphasis on transparent information and treatment documentation. Before smoker’s lines treatment, patients receive explanations about the selected product, the areas to be treated, expected benefits, the estimated duration of results and potential risks.
Clinical documentation records the filler's brand name, batch number, quantity administered and injection sites, ensuring traceability of the procedure. When appropriate and with the patient's consent, photographic documentation is taken to compare the initial appearance with the treatment result. The informed consent form, treatment quotation and administrative documentation also allow patients to understand the clinical and financial aspects of the procedure before undergoing treatment.