I was at a concert last night and I got hit in the eye with a small object (possibly a rock). It left a bruise. Also, I noticed a line above the area that extends into my cheek. Do you think this is permanent? What should I do? Thanks.
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July 30, 2014
Answer: Trauma in Spot Where Filler Exists
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Admittedly, these "accordion" lines that are produced with smiling (sometimes referred to as parallel laugh lines around the mouth) are difficult to treat. However, I have found that the combined use of a series "skin booster" filler injection treatments combined with microdroplets of Botox (or...
Hi @RazorG. Yes, you are correct--those are nasolabial fold lines, but you would benefit from cheek fillers to help soften the appearance of the nasolabial folds.
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Dr. Nima
Best to have your dermatologist assess the area in person. There are a few ways to flatten down what may be a scar from an old pimple, but best to make sure there isn't something else going on there.