Fillers in parenthesis lines - safe?

Fillers around the mouth can be safely injected with proper technique. In my practice, I commonly perform filler injections to the parentheses lines around the mouth. Any procedure does have some risk, but this can be minimized through proper knowledge and technique. Adding filler around the parentheses lines might also be helpful (to add volume to the cheeks for example), but every patient is different. There are also many different products that can be used safely in this area, depending on the anatomy and problem areas in each particular patient.Be sure to see an expert physician injector, preferably one who specializes in facial aesthetics.All the best,

You can have filler to this area. I recommend fillers for the folds themselves but also lifting around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, rf treatments, J Plasma and peels to get the most conservative natural look. Please see a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

The lines immediately lateral to the corners of the mouth are difficult to treat with filler. Yes, the facial artery tend of be superficial at this point on the face but the injections can be placed very superficial to avoid it. The problem is not the artery but the fact that these lines are related to muscle activity and any filler placed there just doesn't last.