Pressure does not remove wrinkles outright, and no cosmetic product can promise that. What gentle, sustained pressure from beneath the skin can do is lift the area a line sits in, so the crease is no longer folded in on itself, improving the appearance of lines and wrinkles over time. That is the principle behind AngelLift® DermaStrips, which are worn between the lips and gums for 30 minutes a day and improve the appearance of lines around the mouth within 30 days.
Using pressure from beneath the skin to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles is a technique borrowed from non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The basic principle is that a wrinkle is a fold: skin that has lost support underneath it creases along the same line every day. Support the area from beneath and hold it there for a set period each day, and the fold has less to collapse into, so the line looks softer.
Collagen is a protein that is found in the connective tissue of the skin, and it is essential for maintaining the skin's elasticity and firmness. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, which can lead to the development of wrinkles and other signs of aging. Lifting the skin from beneath addresses the fold directly, rather than relying on a cream or patch to reach the collagen from the surface, which is why surface-only products tend to hydrate rather than change how a line looks.
Around the mouth, this is exactly what a DermaStrip does. The strip sits between the upper lip and gums for smoker's and laugh lines, or between the lower lip and gums for marionette lines, and applies a gentle outward lift for 30 minutes a day. An independent clinical study found statistically significant improvements in the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth from baseline at Day 30 post-treatment. For the full mechanism, read how AngelLift works.
Overall, using pressure from beneath the skin is a convenient, needle-free way to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Results build with daily use rather than appearing overnight, and they are improvements in appearance, not permanent removal. Whether you are dealing with fine lines or deeper creases, the 30-second strength quiz will match you to the right DermaStrip strength, and you can see what 30 days looks like on our results page.