A great smile draws attention, but the skin around it often tells a deeper story. Fine lines around the mouth, sometimes called smile lines or “barcode” lines, can appear earlier than many people expect.
Many people first hear about injectables or topical treatments when looking for solutions. However, those are not the only options. SmoothLase offers a different approach. For people who want subtle, natural-looking rejuvenation around their smile, SmoothLase has become one of the most talked-about noninvasive options in modern dentistry and aesthetic care.
At Enhanced Wellness, we stay at the forefront of modern dental and aesthetic technology, offering treatments like SmoothLase that support natural-looking facial rejuvenation. During your consultation, we evaluate your smile, facial structure, and skin concerns to recommend options that align with your goals and deliver subtle, balanced results.
What Is SmoothLase?
SmoothLase is a noninvasive laser treatment designed to improve the skin around the mouth by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production. Instead of working on the skin’s surface, the treatment is performed from inside the mouth using a specialized dental laser.
SmoothLase is often chosen by patients who want to refresh the appearance of their smile area in a natural way while avoiding more invasive cosmetic procedures.
The Science Behind SmoothLase
Fine lines and wrinkles are extremely common. Studies suggest they affect about 33% of young adults in the United States and nearly all older adults, making them one of the most visible signs of skin aging as collagen production gradually declines.
SmoothLase uses controlled laser energy to stimulate collagen in the tissues that support the skin around the mouth, helping address these early changes where wrinkles often begin to form.
Rather than adding fillers or injections, SmoothLase activates the body’s own regenerative response.
How the treatment works:
- Performed inside the mouth: A specialized dental laser is applied along the inner cheeks and lips. Your provider will review pre treatment preparation beforehand and explain what the SmoothLase treatment feel is typically like. Most patients notice only little warmth during the procedure.
- Laser energy gently warms the tissue: The controlled heat reaches deeper layers of tissue without the need for injections or other treatments. This approach works in a completely natural way by activating the body’s own regenerative response.
- Activates the body’s repair response: As the treatment works, the tissue begins rebuilding support in the area. Improvements develop gradually as the treatment progresses, and results can vary depending on individual skin concerns.
- Strengthens the underlying support structure: Changes continue to develop even after the last treatment because collagen continues rebuilding during collagen time. With proper post treatment care and clear realistic expectations, many patients see long lasting results and achieve their desired results.
Because the treatment works with the body’s natural biology, changes develop gradually as the tissue rebuilds. Similar collagen-stimulating laser therapies, such as NightLase treatment for airway and tissue support, also rely on this same principle of controlled laser energy encouraging the body’s natural repair response.
Why Patients Are Choosing SmoothLase
Loose skin is one of the most commonly reported skin concerns, affecting about 85.1% of adults. It often becomes noticeable around the mouth and lower face, where collagen loss can lead to sagging and changes in skin texture.
SmoothLase targets this area by stimulating collagen from within the tissue, helping improve support and texture around the smile as the treatment progresses.
Here are seven reasons patients are turning to SmoothLase:
Smooths Fine Lines Around the Mouth
The lip area is one of the first places where fine lines and wrinkles appear. Repeated movement and natural skin aging gradually reduce collagen support in this delicate area. A smoothlase treatment helps stimulate can improve the appearance of vertical lip lines and create a smoother look around the mouth.
Tightens Skin Without Surgery
Early sagging skin around the lower face can make the smile area look less defined. SmoothLase gently heats the tissue from inside the mouth, helping improve firmness without surgical procedures. This non surgical method supports the structure beneath the skin, which can help reduce mild skin laxity.
Encourages Natural Collagen Renewal
Collagen plays a key role in maintaining healthy skin structure. As production slows, wrinkles and texture changes become more noticeable. SmoothLase activates the body’s natural repair response, encouraging collagen growth that supports a more youthful appearance over time.
No Needles, Fillers, or Chemicals
Many cosmetic treatments rely on injections or foreign substances to create visible changes. SmoothLase takes a different approach. This non invasive treatment stimulates tissue using laser energy rather than adding volume with injectable dermal fillers.
Minimal Downtime
SmoothLase is designed to fit easily into a busy schedule. Most patients return to normal activities and their daily routine immediately after treatment. Some people may experience mild redness or slight swelling near the treatment location, but these effects usually resolve quickly during the healing process.
Subtle, Natural-Looking Results
Because the treatment works with the body’s natural processes, results appear gradually rather than all at once. As new collagen develops, patients may notice smoother skin texture, improved skin tone, and a healthier, refreshed look.
Helps Slow the Formation of Future Wrinkles
Collagen stimulation does more than address existing lines. It also strengthens the skin’s structure, which can help slow the development of deeper wrinkles. For patients noticing early signs of aging, SmoothLase can support healthy rejuvenation and help maintain long-term skin quality.
Where SmoothLase Makes the Biggest Difference
Recent surveys suggest that 44% of people feel less satisfied with their skin than they did five years ago, often noticing early changes in firmness and texture.
SmoothLase focuses on the areas around the mouth and lower face where collagen loss tends to appear first. Because the laser treatment is performed inside the mouth, it targets the tissue that supports the skin in this region.
That is why it is especially effective for concerns around the smile and chin.
Areas that often respond well include:
- Smile lines (nasolabial folds): These folds run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. As skin aging progresses, they can deepen with repeated facial movement. A smoothlase laser treatment helps support the tissue in this area and may assist in reducing wrinkles over time.
- Lip lines: Fine vertical lines around the lips often develop from everyday movements like speaking, smiling, or drinking. This non surgical laser treatment can help improve medium wrinkling while maintaining natural results.
- Marionette lines: These lines extend from the corners of the mouth toward the chin and may create a slightly downturned appearance. With multiple sessions, patients may notice significant improvements as the treatment progresses.
- Jawline laxity: Early looseness along the jawline can appear as skin loses structure. SmoothLase uses advanced technology to support the tissue beneath the skin without the need for invasive procedures.
- Lower face texture: The skin around the mouth and chin can sometimes appear uneven or creased. Treatment in this area may help rejuvenate your skin, improve overall skin tone, and support smoother texture over time.
Because SmoothLase stimulates collagen in the tissue beneath these areas, it helps support the skin structure that keeps the lower face looking smooth and firm. This approach is similar to other light-based therapies used in dentistry, such as photobiomodulation therapy, which also uses targeted light energy to support the body’s natural healing and tissue response.
A Natural Way to Refresh the Skin Around Your Smile
Fine lines around the mouth are often one of the first signs of collagen loss. Unlike treatments that add volume or relax muscles, SmoothLase works by encouraging the body to rebuild collagen over time. The result is gradual improvement in the appearance and support of the skin around the mouth and lower face.
At Enhanced Wellness, we offer SmoothLase as part of a personalized approach to cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics. During your consultation, we evaluate your concerns and discuss treatment options that align with your goals.
If you’re interested in learning whether SmoothLase is right for you, call (724) 558-8222 or use our contact form to schedule a visit and get support tailored to your oral health needs.
Dr. Elizabeth Wakim, DDS, is the founder of Enhanced Wellness. She’s a compassionate and highly-regarded dentist with her own practice in Washington, Pennsylvania, known for providing modern, comprehensive dental care, botox and facial aesthetics with a focus on patient comfort and anxiety reduction, serving general, cosmetic, and pediatric dentistry needs.
