Are fillers appropriate for the 'sleep lines' on the vertical lines on my cheeks near the mouth?

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Hi. I have used fillers for lip and chin lines. Are fillers appropriate for the 'sleep lines' on the vertical lines on my cheeks near the mouth? Please note I have already had CO2 fully ablative laser facial resurfacing. (rather hardcore) Thank you- Susan

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I find that a combination of treatments are need for these lines including lasers/needling/fillers to stimulate collagen like Fraxel/PRP, Sculptra and soft fillers like Belotero and Restylane silk to hydrate and plump the skin.  I suggest seeing an expert, solely doing a co2 resurfacing will not give you the long term improvement you are looking for.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Andrew Pichler, MD · Answer

Photos would help to better asses your issue, but in general a combination of fillers, very small dose botox/Dysport and skincare , including repeated mild peels would help.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, dermal fillers can be used to fill in these folds while I prefer using a dilute neuromodulator (Botox, Xeomin or Dysport) to soften the lines around the lips and mouth.  If the front portion of the cheeks are flat, cheek augmentation with a dermal filler (I prefer Perlane) or using cheek implants for a permanent enhancement should be considered to feminize the entire face.

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