I'm 27 years old and had 2.5 cc of dermal fillers injected into my face and it still looks the same. (Photo)

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I originally had 1 cc of restalyne injected into my nasal labia folds/smile lines and I did not see a difference. I then went back and had another 1.5 cc of radiesse and still see no difference! My doctor tells me I need 2 more cc's of radiesse to see a difference. I think that's crazy I'm only 27! He seems to want to plump up my cheeks so much and I just want the wrinkle filled. Shouldn't I have noticed a significant difference after 2.5cc?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, you most likely need a different filler that can be placed more superficially into the wrinkle of your smile line.  Radiesse needs to be injected deeper than the surface of the wrinkle and this is why you are not seeing much change after your Radiesse treatment.  Fillers that could be injected superficially would include Belotero and Restylane Silk.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Every
patient requires varying amounts of treatment or injections to see results. Check
with your doctor about the next steps you can take.

Kiran Polavarapu, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. You might consider talking to your injector about using another type a filler in the hyaluronic acid class that can be injected in a more superficial plane to treat those stubborn lines.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend that you get Sculptra injected a it will augment the results of the HA filler Restylane and Radiesse.As well, consider laser resurfacing in order to improve the finely etched skin in your smile lines before they get worse. There should be little or no downtime with the new technology.As well, I recommend microneedling with PRP to reduce the static wrinkling in this area.Seek someone who utilizes all of these techniques to rejuvenate your face.Dr Karamanoukian

Jon F. Harrell, DO, FACS · Answer

Treating the 'depressions' around the naso-labial fold and trying to correct the more superficial 'lines' in this area can require different correction techniques. Just confirm that eliminating the lines is what he is trying to do. Sometimes the issue is just very stubborn lines that just don't seem to respond to anything. Other times it may be due to subtle differences in injection technique or the selection of fillers. Of course you always have the right to seek another consultation to get additional opinions about why it's not working or if the products have been used appropriately just to convince yourself that everything has been done properly.  Best of Luck   Dr Harrell

I'm 27 years old and had 2.5 cc of dermal fillers injected into my face and it still looks the same. (Photo)

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Answer: Facial rejuvenation for smile lines requires multimodality treatments with laser resurfacing, microneedling + PRP -- Williamsvil

Answer: Facial rejuvenation for smile lines requires multimodality treatments with laser resurfacing, microneedling + PRP -- Williamsvil

Answer: No Change after dermal fillers

Answer: No Change after dermal fillers

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I'm 27 years old and had 2.5 cc of dermal fillers injected into my face and it still looks the same. (Photo)

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Answer: Facial rejuvenation for smile lines requires multimodality treatments with laser resurfacing, microneedling + PRP -- Williamsvil

Answer: Facial rejuvenation for smile lines requires multimodality treatments with laser resurfacing, microneedling + PRP -- Williamsvil

Answer: No Change after dermal fillers

Answer: No Change after dermal fillers

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