Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Co2 Laser for Wrinkles Around Your Mouth #co2laser #wrinkles #dermatologist

12 Mar 2025 · 0 min

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Short YouTube monologue by Shereene Idriss advising on CO2 laser use for wrinkles around the mouth: the speaker warns the laser is aggressive ('burning your face off'), says people in their 20s–30s do not need it while those in their 40s–50s may benefit (especially if they purse their lips, drink from straws, or smoke), explains it promotes collagen, cautions that overuse can produce a waxy appearance, and recommends Botox of the upper lip to reduce movement and improve healing.

Questions this video answers

People in their 20s or 30s.

People in their 40s and 50s.

Botox the upper lip to minimize movement so it heals better.

This is a CO2 laser that is literally burning your face off. So if you are in your 20s or 30s, you do not need this. But once you hit over 40 and you're into your 40s and 50s, it could be helpful, especially if you purse your lips or if you drink out of straws or you smoke cigarettes. Why? Because it helps to promote collagen production. But overdoing it can give your skin a waxy look, so it's never a magic bullet. And if you're going to do it, Botox your upper lip to minimize movement so it heals better.