What procedure would help with targeting deep smile lines? 21 y/o (photos)

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I've noticed whenever I slightly smile I now get these deep lines the form on my lower face. My face almost looks chubby when I smile now and; loses it's v-shape. When I pull and lift up the sides of my lower cheeks the lines almost completely disappear making me look more like I did when I was younger. I'm only 21, so a face lift seems extreme but i'm not sure what else would help. I fear fillers would just puff out my face and not really lift. I'm underweight.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question! I would strongly discourage any surgical intervention at 21 years old. You have normal lines for someone your age and should embrace your natural beauty. Good luck!

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear aimeelx,

Thankyou for providing reference pictures for better recommendations. Looking at your face structure it seems that you would benefit from midface vertical lift, as it would be more permanent way of targeting your face the result would mimic the picture where you pulled your cheeks back. For the deep smile lines you can furthermore get fat injections which again would be permanent and would would fill in the lack of volume unlike botox and fillers which need routine check ups.

Best Regards,
TAS TEAM

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You don’t appear to be a candidate for any type of surgical intervention, and cosmetic treatments are unlikely to reduce the appearance of your natural smile lines. 
A proper skin care regimen may be your best approach to maintaining smooth skin and a youthful appearance. There are several exceptional, medical-grade skincare products that you may want to consider. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have further surgery inquiries.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

First of all, you look great! I am going to take a guess that you are looking slightly downward in these photos. Try taking the photos either straight ahead or even a touch from above. Head tilt can make a lot of changes in your face. Tilt your chin up ever so slightly and a lot of what you don’t like will go away. If you really are looking for a procedure to tighten your skin a little, try radiofrequency. Might not work but won’t harm you.  Good luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Do absolutely nothing. No surgery no injectables no laser. Save your money and don’t even get a consult.

What procedure would help with targeting deep smile lines? 21 y/o (photos)

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Answer: Early cheek grooves/dimples

Answer: Early cheek grooves/dimples

Answer: Facial surgery

Answer: Facial surgery

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What procedure would help with targeting deep smile lines? 21 y/o (photos)

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Answer: Early cheek grooves/dimples

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Answer: Facial surgery

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