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Best options to treat nasolabial folds, other lines around mouth? (Photo)

X_O_X_OJan 17, 2024
I like how my face thinned out when I got around 28. Despite my haggard appearance I prefer it to the chipmunk look I had when I was younger. Due to this I want to avoid using filler to treat my nasolabial folds and other lines around the mouth. I also see slight jowling. Would a cheek lift be a good idea? A mini face lift? (Though I've read since mini facelifts don't address SMAS they don't last as long.) Maybe even a traditional facelift?

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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Answered on Jan 18, 2024
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