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To ask about these lines around my mouth? Mid 30s

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Laaaaaazzzzy · 22/02/2025 15:55

They're worse on one side, probably due to how I sleep. Maybe they're normal for my age (34) but they're getting me down when I look in the mirror.
I don't smoke or drink, drink water, wear spf 50 and so on. I've tried tretinoin but didn't feel a difference even after a few months. Any suggestions?

To ask about these lines around my mouth? Mid 30s
To ask about these lines around my mouth? Mid 30s
To ask about these lines around my mouth? Mid 30s
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Shelllendyouhertoothbrush · 23/02/2025 21:08

It's annoying that so many people say they can't see anything. I know what you mean because I've got them too and I feel they make my face look droopy. Face yoga has been helpful but you have to do it every day. I try to do it while driving and realise that people coming towards me must think I'm mad though. You look great by the way, unfortunately we do have to age.

KittenPause · 23/02/2025 20:58

You're an above average looking woman from your photos

Nothing to worry about

AuraBora · 22/02/2025 20:01

From the part I can see, you have a lovely face, good bone structure and lovely lips. Try to focus on that. 34 is young to be worrying about tiny lines and nasolabial folds!

Beetlebumz · 22/02/2025 19:33

Kindly..get a grip. There’s nothing there. Some lines are completely normal and are smile lines that show you are a happy person.

Arrggghhhhhh · 22/02/2025 19:30

It’s called ageing it will happen, don’t worry it will only get worse.

Pookypook · 22/02/2025 18:51

Totally normal for 34. You can’t stop the natural ageing process and you don’t “need” any of the treatments you list — your face looks perfectly fine.

ValentineValentineV · 22/02/2025 18:08

Cunningfungus · 22/02/2025 18:04

well your lips are gorgeous anyway! I’m jealous as mine are non existent but I’m too “sensible” to get any work done lol

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You could get a tiny bit in your top lip, I do this every five years otherwise it looks like I literally don’t have a top lip. Even with the filler they are small but more in the ‘normal’ region rather than no lips.

Cunningfungus · 22/02/2025 18:04

Laaaaaazzzzy · 22/02/2025 16:23

No that's ok, I haven't had my lips done, I had filler in the nasolabial folds about 9 months ago but seems to have worn off.

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well your lips are gorgeous anyway! I’m jealous as mine are non existent but I’m too “sensible” to get any work done lol

ValentineValentineV · 22/02/2025 18:04

Start of a wrinkle.

Cunningfungus · 22/02/2025 18:03

KittenPause · 22/02/2025 16:51

Her lips look naturally full not done at all

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I genuinely wouldn’t know - it was just a thought - she has beautiful lips!

MasterBeth · 22/02/2025 17:54

Any suggestions?

Therapy to alter the way you think that your normal (actually, beautiful) face is a problem to be solved with chemicals and fillers.

TheNinkyNonkyIsATardis · 22/02/2025 17:28

I use a home tinting kit on my eyebrows. Takes 10m max, and it costs about a tenner for a year's supply!

Ps, I can't see anything wrong with your mouth.

SnowyintheATL · 22/02/2025 17:21

You have gorgeous full lips, I’m jealous. And I don’t notice any lines, like a pp said your lips will have all the attention.😂

HeyItsPickleRick · 22/02/2025 16:54

Is it the start of what they call marionette lines? Just normal ageing. From the snippet I can see you look beautiful with incredible lips!

KittenPause · 22/02/2025 16:51

Cunningfungus · 22/02/2025 16:08

Have you had your lips done? (Apologies if that offends you). If so, could it be something to do with that? but honestly, you look good!

Her lips look naturally full not done at all

InWithThePlums · 22/02/2025 16:34

Laaaaaazzzzy · 22/02/2025 16:23

No that's ok, I haven't had my lips done, I had filler in the nasolabial folds about 9 months ago but seems to have worn off.

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you have really lovely lips- no one will be looking at the lines!

Idontjetwashthefucker · 22/02/2025 16:23

I think you mean your marionette lines but they are hardly noticeable. Mine appeared once I'd lost weight, had filler in them twice but it didn't work

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Laaaaaazzzzy · 22/02/2025 16:23

Cunningfungus · 22/02/2025 16:08

Have you had your lips done? (Apologies if that offends you). If so, could it be something to do with that? but honestly, you look good!

No that's ok, I haven't had my lips done, I had filler in the nasolabial folds about 9 months ago but seems to have worn off.

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ViciousCurrentBun · 22/02/2025 16:21

If your getting this stressed about it at 30 then really look at why op. I’m almost twice your age and have never got so worried and I most definitely have lines now.

slartibartfastina · 22/02/2025 16:14

I don't see any lines that could be corrected. There's a lovely contour to your cheek but that's because your face is not flat! From what I can see, you are beautiful, OP.

InWithThePlums · 22/02/2025 16:09

You’re obsessing OP- those are nothing!

LaineyCee · 22/02/2025 16:08

Your nasolabial folds? They become more pronounced with age as your cheeks drop. Some people reduce their appearance with filler.

The little wrinkle at the corner of your mouth? It’s due to movement. In more pronounced cases, it can give a frowning look. Some people use Botox to reduce the turned down look.

There will be lots more changes in your face over the years. When you’re in your 30s, you look different from your 20s. And when you’re in your 40s, you’ll look different again.

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Laaaaaazzzzy · 22/02/2025 16:08

Thanks everyone for being so kind. I am very harsh on myself about my looks and tend to fixate on things.

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Cunningfungus · 22/02/2025 16:08

Have you had your lips done? (Apologies if that offends you). If so, could it be something to do with that? but honestly, you look good!

Osory · 22/02/2025 16:05

I think you look young and beautiful in those photos! Try stop focusing on them as I honestly had to Google to find out what you were talking about. your skin looks wrinkle -less to me...
I do know the feeling tho. I don't notice wrinkles anymore but I got v pissed off with a deep crease between my eyes (the 11s) a few years ago and a few Botox treatments has softened it a lot so don't look perma angry anymore.