Hi, I have smoker’s lines above my lips from smoking in the past. I feel like they’ve gotten really bad lately and I need to improve them. I have heard that laser resurfacing would help. Can I have this done in just one area or does it have to be full face?

Yes, laser resurfacing is great for smoker’s lines or ‘barcode lip lines’ around the mouth. RF microneedling can help a lot, too, but laser will do more. And while you could have treatment just on the top lip, the treatment may make that patch of skin look out of sync with the rest of your face. Laser treatment burns away the top layers of the skin but that is as hardcore as it sounds, and recovery time is several weeks, depending on how deep the laser goes. Find a great practitioner in your area and discuss with them what they could do for you, and whether they’re be prepared to treat just your lip area.