Age: 23 - How to fix marionette/nasolabial folds on a YOUNG patient? (Photos)

July 15, 2025
Asked By:Tough772711 in Abbeyville, Colorado

Hi— I am 23 and I have intense marionette/nasolabial lines that connect to each other when I talk. I think they are mostly generic as my parents both have deep lines in the same areas as well as heavy jowling. However, I also had my lower jaw pulled forward by an orthodontist as a child which significantly altered the appearance of my face and I believe that could be a factor. My understanding is that the best way to correct these lines is a lower facelift, however I am of course going to be incredibly hard pressed to find any reputable doctor willing to perform that on me for way least 10-15 years. I know fillers are an option but I fear they are only a very temporary fix and may migrate. I have a hard time finding other people my age with this issue as it seems to be more of a problem with my actually skeletal structure than with aging, however I know it will worsen as I age. Is there anything I am not considering in treating these? In the past I used to wonder if pallete widening or jaw augmentation would be beneficial to my appearance. Could either of those help? In general how is a problem like this approached? I worry it is unfixable without a face lift, which is not accessible to me at this age. You can see in the photos that the lines are mostly visible when I talk, and in some lighting are less apparent.

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Answer: Marionette lines and nasolabial folds

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