The Red Light Therapy Devices I Use for Plumper, Smoother Lips

If you’ve ever used a red light therapy mask for your face, the effects can be similar on the lips. “Red light therapy works by increasing the energy within our cells,” says Dr. Lal. “Because the cells are re-energized, they can produce proteins such as collagen better.”

Our lips, along with the area around our eyes, are often the first areas to show fine lines, due to the natural movements that happen over time. “The lips lose collagen as we age, and there’s some evidence to show that red light therapy may assist in reducing collagen breakdown and stimulating collagen building,” adds Dr. Lal. “The lips dehydrate as we age, and that is why hyaluronic acid filler, for example, is used to help volumize lips. It works on improving the internal hydration of the lips. That, combined with collagen loss because this is an area with a lot of movement, leads to the appearance of lip lines and deflated lips.”