Fillers in Cheeks and Side of Face to Help Decrease Smile Lines?

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Hi, I am going for my first fillers treatment next week to try and decrease the lines around my mouth. The doctor suggested instead of filling around the mouth we use Juverderm in the side of the face and cheeks to plump up the face which will also help tighten the skin around the mouth. Is this the best way? I want to look natural but I don't want to be spending a fortune and not see a result.

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS · Answer

Hi Lisa. I agree that Juvederm could be a good option for volume restoration in the lip area. For cheeks, you may benefit from a product with more viscosity, such as Radiesse. It is best to have a thorough consult with a physician you feel comfortable with. If you are in the LA area, I or any of my colleagues would be happy to help. Best of luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I recommend you visit a well experienced provider. It is very common to fill the nasolabial folds and corners of mouth/marionettes with Juvederm. Cheek volume loss can benefit from filler, too; my patients really have gotten great results with filling volume loss in the malar area. I like Radiesse for cheek volume, since it is more viscous and a better volumizer than Juvederm. I wish you luck with your consult, Lisa!

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

If you lose volume in the cheek area, this will sage around the mouth and produce wrinkles.  So it's not unreasonable to try to attack the loss of volume in the cheek, buccal area, and preauricular area to help around the mouth.  I can't tell you if this is the right thing to do your situation.  You might need a little bit around the mouth as well.  My choice for volume is not Juvederm, it's either Radiesse, Perlane or Restylane.  Voluma will be coming and might be a good alternative too.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

In general, fillers work to add volume and usually do not treat specific lines.  They are great products but you would need an evaluation in person

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

Without seeing you, it is impossible to suggest where you would require treatment.  If there is lost volume in the cheeks, filling this area may improve the appearance of the lines around your mouth.  Have your treatment with an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon that you trust to achieve a natural result.

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