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Effective Wrinkle Cream for Laugh Lines?

asked 3 years ago by NYCgal in New York, NY
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Question viewed 5,332 times
Tags: laugh lines

I'm 38 and getting married at the end of January. I was planning to get Botox for the two vertical lines between my brows, but am not sure what to do for the lines from my nose to mouth - and am concerned about side effects of fillers. Is there an effective topical treatment for fine laugh lines?

4 answers to Effective Wrinkle Cream for Laugh Lines?

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Sorry, No Effective Creams. Try a Filler!

Sorry, NYCgal. There are no effective topical treatments for nasolabial folds (the lines that connect the sides of your nostrils to the corners of your mouth). Don't believe the sales people at the cosmetic counters of the department stores! No cream with a seaweed extract, blueberry potion, or vitamin concoction is going to help!! I would recommend that you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon about an injectable filler. Juvederm, Restylane, Elevess, Evolence, or Radiesse might each... more
Michael C. Pickart, MD

Ventura Plastic Surgeon
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We're not aware of any creams for laugh lines

We do not know of any creams that would be able to help with the laugh lines. The fundamental issue with this area is that loss of volume and downward movement of the facial structure cause these lines to appear. Creams cannot address either one of these issues. Dermal fillers help by replacing lost volume and surgery can help by modifying the facial structure. The side effects from fillers include redness, swelling, irritation, bruising and in rare cases hard nodules. If you choose... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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You can try good skincare but fillers are the definitive treatment for laugh lines

So far, there are no effective topical treatments for laugh lines. Having said that, though, you still have time to go on a really good skincare regimen (if you aren't doing so already). Using glycolic acids during the day and retin-a at night can stimulate collagen production and may improve the appearance of your laugh lines. I have also seen some very, very slight and very temporary softening of the laugh lines (nasolabial folds) from a cream called Freeze 24-7. You might have to squint... more
Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Creams are a waste of time for the nasolabial folds

I agree that fillers are your best bet for those lines. This area is the safest place to get fillers in terms of high rate of success and low rate of complications. This is why almost every filler on the market do their patient studies for the FDA in the nasolabial folds. I use either Radiesse, Juvederm, or Sculptra for this area. If you are not sure, go with Juvederm. Pick a doctor with a good reputation in your area who does his own injection. Many practices delegate this to an RN. In... more
Peter T. Truong, MD

Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

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