I need restalyne around my mouth and smile lines going from nose to mouth however I have Sleep Apnea and sleep with a CPAP machine. My mask is the main culprit causing these lines. I sleep with a full face mask. Can I get fillers or will the mask displace it over time? Or would I benefit from a series of Microcurrent Facials ? I had dysport for forehead, bunny lines and around eyes and the sleep mask did not mess it up.
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Restylane Skin Boosters is not approved in the United States. It is available abroad and I use it routinely in my Israel satellite facility (where it is regulatory agency approved) for treating very fine lines and crinkly, crepy skin (particularly of the lower cheeks) to help to hydrate the skin...
Chester F. Griffiths, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Thank you for sharing your question and photo. Restylane is
a fine product for the lips, however there are some better options. In my
practice, I like to use Juvederm Volbella for the lips because it gives the
most natural look in my opinion. I do see the lumps you are noticing on the
upper lip....
A downturned smile or permanent frown can be improved with a combination approach, including neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau), injectable fillers, and radiofrequency skin tightening treatments such as Thermage or Venus Legacy. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an...
