Hi! I am starting to get nasolabial folds and have a two-part question. 1. Is it possible to find the source of nasolabial folds? I am wondering if my dental structure (I have protruding canines) is heightening the problem. 2. Would getting a bit of filler help prevent these folds from becoming permanent? And if so, which fillers have the lowest rate of causing granulomas/ other side effects? Thank you!
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Answer: Laugh Lines / Nasolabial Folds - Fillers + Sculptra, Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, Radiofrequency, Peels, Skin Care
The eye area needs significant combinations to get improvement. Lasers like erbium, co2, halo, profractional/contour, or Fraxel can all be used to build collagen long term. Plasma pen is a newer less invasive option but will take many treatments and require proper skincare. Plasma Pen is focused...
Hello, and thank you for your inquiry! For the cheek flatness, filler would be a good option. This will help give you more of a V-shaped appearance. Cheek filler can also help give a lift to the lower face as well. Another option for under eye treatment would be to do platelet rich plasma. PRP...
This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...
