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This a natural part of the aging process related to chronic exposure to gravity and muscle movement. You cannot avoid these unless you have no facial expressions and live in a gravity free zone. Genetics, exposure to extreme climates and smoking can accelerate the process so these should be avoided. My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.
Sagging of the corners of the mouth is a natural part of aging. A facelift usually is not enough. Fillers alone improve but, are not perfect. Botox of the depresser muscles will help but, this is tricky.
As one ages, the soft tissues around the mouth descend. Often this can be improved with a facelift and/or facial fillers.
It is unlikely you have muscle loss underneath the eyelids. When the eyes become more prominent it is important to be evaluated for possible thyroid conditions. The fat pads and bags underneath the lower lids are best treated with a transconjunctival approach. Accutane usually has no ef...
Spring Faces change over time. It would be great if we could apply a magic wand and hold your face in a form that was your ideal forever. It ain't happening. Surgeons often apply dull tools. You come in complaining of a concern and they reach for a tool out of the...
You would need xrays to see what is bone and what is soft tissue, etc. as well as the surgeon feeling this. Usually, it is bone and needs surgery to shave it down.
Simply put, the Biltmore Lift is a face and neck lift performed at Biltmore Plastic Surgery in Asheville, NC by Dr. David Harley. Over the years, I have performed several thousand face and neck lifts using a variety of techniques, including SMAS plication, lateral SMASectomy, and the deep plane...
At 22 years of age bags underneath the eyes is most likely genetic. It is important to make sure that any allergies, thyroid issues or other medical conditions are under control prior to embarking on a lower blepharoplasty. A broken nose can be straightened through osteotomies during the t...
The optimal relative proportions are left-right cheek nose junction distance equal to the distance between the inner and outer corners of an eye. Usually this is 32mm. The distance can be larger if the nostrils are bigger or the nostril rims are bigger (than the usual 3 to 5 mm) or some...