Millions of people have dark lips in the world. They get dark lips in two ways either from their birth or bad habits like smoking.
Many people in South Asia and Africa experience dark lips from birth. You may also acquire dark lips for smoking, sun exposure, and some other reasons. The women who have used lipsticks for a long time can also face dark lips.
To lighten dark lips, you may use many things. Among them, home remedies are the most effective and natural. Nowadays, laser treatment is also being used to lighten lip pigmentation. It is the latest dermatic treatment for lip care. Today, many celebrities take laster treatment to enhance their beauty. Anyway, in this article, I will discuss some important points about laser treatment for dark lips that will help you to decide whether you should take laser treatment or not.
What Is Laser Treatment for Dark Lips?
Laser treatment is one kind of cosmetic procedure. It can be done for different treatments from teeth whitening to vision correction to liposuction to skin resurfacing. All laser treatments are two types such as- ablative and non-ablative.
Ablative Lasers are usually used for the treatment of the top layer of the skin, like face, lips, chin, etc. The ablative laser needs some time to recover.
Non-Ablative Laser: Mayo Clinic says, “A non-wounding (non-ablative) laser, which stimulates the collagen growth and tightens the underlying skin.”
When natural or home remedies cannot lighten your lips, you can go under laser treatment. It is a painless and safe method. It is a light therapy that targets and attracts the darkness of the lips. You need 2-4 sessions of treatment based on how much your lip’s pigmentations are.
Through advanced scientific research, scientists developed this innovative technique in cosmetic laser treatments. At the right parameters, the laser specialists treat your dark lips with a special type of laser. You may need 2-4 treatments to lighten your dark lips through a laser. Each treatment is done every six weeks or more.
After numbing your lips with the topical anesthetic cream, your lips will be treated with a special nanosecond laser. Every session of treatment takes only 3-5 minutes. You may notice a swelling up on your treated lips. Don’t worry about this. Your lips will start to be pink within one week. To get discoloration-free lips, you may have to wait for a few weeks.
“Patients, mostly smokers, develop dark lips which they look unsightly for. That’s why; there is a huge demand for lip lightening through laser treatment,” says a dermatologist, Dr. Apratim Goel.
What the Specialists Say About Laser treatment for Lips
Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon, Stephen Weber, MD, FACS says, “As far as I am aware there are no laser treatments to lighten the lips. The color of the lips results from the density of blood vessels and other pigments in the tissue. One option to refine the color is permanent makeup or medical grade tattooing. An experienced permanent makeup artist can accomplish a lot with regard to pigmentation of the lips and other tissue. I hope this information is helpful.”
Bay Area Dermatologist, Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD says, “You can use a sunscreen with SPF 30 and zinc oxide to prevent your lips from becoming darker. You should consult with a board-certified dermatologist who may recommend bleaching creams, such as Hydroquinone that could help to lighten up the discoloration. Be certain to be under the supervision of a board-certified dermatologist for the most effective and safe treatment options for you. I hope this helps.”
The Best Alternatives to Laser Treatment
Hardly any people are treating their dark lips with laser light. Because the laser is not a permanent solution. It may have side effects too.
Laser treatment may burn scars or cause uneven tones. That’s why; many people look for alternatives to lighten their lip discoloration. Below, I discussed some ways to brighten black lips.
I always suggest applying natural remedies to lighten lips because natural ingredients are free from side effects. Moreover, natural remedies provide necessary nutrients that make the lips healthy and protect them from various damages.
See Also: Whitening & Lightening Cream fortified by Peptides, Stem Cell & Arbutin to Lighten, Even Skin Tone, Visibly Diminish Age Spots, Erase Melasma on Ethnic Skin and Reduce Acne Lesions for men and women.
Though the laser treatment for dark lips is the latest procedure, you should think carefully before taking it. If you find that the natural remedies can lighten your lips, you do not need the laser treatment.
When natural remedies cannot work, you may use the above products to make your lips pink or bright. Yet, if you might decide to take the laser treatment for dark lips, you should find out the patients who took this treatment and follow their advice.
What I will suggest you
Actually, you can lighten your dark lips if you have acquired them by smoking, sun rays, injuries, etc. And you cannot pinkish up your dark lips if you have dark lips naturally or from birth; in this case, you should be proud of what you have with. Don’t worry, God gave you the perfect tone. Smile:).
You can also read these webpages to know more:
- https://bangkokaestheticclinic.com/Dark_lips
- https://drmadhulika.com/laser-lip-lightening/
- https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/lip-pigmentation-tips-by-celeb-dermatologist-to-get-rid-of-discoloured-lips-1875211
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326104.php
- https://www.hospitalhere.com/en/article/pink-lips-using-laser
Does later really work ?because I’m planning to go for laser treatment?
Hi Nicolet,
It works but it has some side effects. So, we always suggest to not do it.
But, if you want to do it, then consult with several doctors who have years of experiences on laser treatment. Also, talk to some patients who had taken this treatment. Know their experiences.
Thank you
Hi
My lips very dark by birth so please help me to improve it.
Hi, my lips were bright , juicy and pink when i was born. But slowly when i grew old. My lips got darker . Now i have very dull lips. I have tried many remedies like coconut oil.. honey with lemon.. scrub for lips. But nothing works. What should i do??
Hello,
Do you smoke or use lipstick excessively like most of the time of the day you wear lipstick. It may darken the lip’s color.
And if you continue this, lips will not be bright.
Please let me know, I will try to help you.
Hie my lips are dark and very dry. And i tried applying honey nd lemon overnight. But it caused peeling off my skin. What should i do?
Hi
This is Aryan from Delhi. Actually, I was having fair skin tone and light color lips which turned in dark colour dur to heavy smoking as I am a chain smoker ,being careless about myself I lost my skin colour too. But now am ready to quiet smoking and want to get my original face color tone and lip colour. Am thinking about to take laser medical treatment for that.
But before that I would like to have some suggestion from u guys. Revert me back soon as I want to start ASAP.
Thanks
Hi Misra,
When you quit smoking, your lips get back its previous pretty color. No need to take laser treatment. You can use some home remedies to remove the dark patches from your lips. Mix 2 drops lemon juice with 1 teaspoon of honey and rub it softly on the lips. You can do that 2-3 times a week. Lemon juice will remove the smoking stain.
yet, if you want laser treatment, it will be better if you physically meet a laser specialist and talk to him about its side effects. As far we know laser treatment has some side effects.
We actually do not provide any medical advice. It is just a blog. You should talk to your doctor before taking any decision.
Thanks
IF you take a Glutathione Injections if its possible that your lips are lighten even since birth you have an darklips?
Hello Sir,
May I know more about Permanent make up and medical grade tattooing?
I have dark upper lips and light lower lips with a bit dark lip lines , this makes up my face look dull. Please educate me with this.
Thanks
Hi Bindu,
It will be better if you talk to a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon. He or she can give you the best suggestion about this.
Thanks
hi whats the cost for the tretment
Hi Amjad,
It is better not to take laser treatment for lips. This treatment may have side effects.
For knowing the cost, you can contact with the laser treatment provider locating your area because we don’t give any treatment. We just give information based on the search engines quarries.
Thanks.