You could investigate injection of 'fillers'

Caroline H. Chester, MD answers: Cosmetic procedures without surgery for cheek crease?

wondering if there is any way that is cheaper and less painful than surgery to get rid of creases in both cheeks since i was born (makes me look tired all the time) and the end of my nose is round (pudgy to my friends) I dont have tons of money for sure but also dont want to have to go back every few months for touch ups, I couldnt afford that either..i even looked into being somewhat of a test dummy but didnt get a response! Please help


Caroline H. Chester, MD
10 months ago

I'm not sure if you are referring to the creases on either side of your nose and mouth known as the nasolabial folds or the area below your lower eyelids that sometimes makes us look tired.

Either area can be lessened considerably with injections which are easy to do, not very painful and can make a real diffference. There are a variety of fillers used   which all are slightly different in the time they last. Some last for a few months and some for almost a year.

If you are talking about under your eyes, there is also, though, a relatively simple surgery that can be done that is not too expensive and doesn't take too long to recover from which would give much more lasting results.

Your local plastic surgeon should be able to help you with which would be best for you.

 

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