What can be done to minimize the appearance of wrinkles in the smile area and is this normal for my age? 27 y/o (photos)

Thank you so much for sharing your photos and your concern. At 27, it’s very normal to start noticing faint lines in the smile area. These are natural expression lines that almost everyone begins to see around this age, and they don’t mean you’re aging too quickly. A lot of it has to do with facial structure, genetics, and how expressive we are when we smile or talk.

The good news is there are many things you can do to keep them soft and prevent them from getting deeper. Daily sunscreen is one of the most powerful steps since sun exposure breaks down collagen over time. Adding skincare with ingredients like retinoids, peptides, or hyaluronic acid can also help keep your skin plump and smooth.

If you ever want to explore in-office treatments, options like microneedling, lasers, or even very subtle preventative Botox can help maintain your skin without making big changes to your appearance. Filler is an option too, but at your age it usually isn’t necessary unless the lines bother you a lot.

So yes, what you’re seeing is completely normal for your age. You’re noticing things early, which actually gives you a big advantage in taking small, preventive steps now to protect your skin long term.

I would recommend taking different angles of your face to get a better picture to see how your other anatomy is pr oducing this nasal labial fold, I try not to inject dermafiller and spot treat if I see that the other anatomy surrounding the area is influencing the fold. It's hard to tell, but it seems that you do have some atrophy along your cheeks, and it would be beneficial to add. Dermo fillered to the lateral side of your cheek area.