What are these bulges near corners of my mouth and what can be done about them? (Photos)

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I have noticed that I have these weird what I call bulges near my mouth and I’ve had them for as long as I can remember, also I noticed when looking at most other peoples faces they do not have these or as many lines on their face. I’m only 18 years old and I’m very insecure about this as I feel like these bulges as well as the lines I have on my face make me look old. What are they and what can be done about them?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello kaylavszI would advice you go for an inpatient consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon this would help you know the options available to you.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Without in person evaluation it would be difficult to decide whether this discrete bulging is due to slightly hypertrophyc muscle or due to small fat compartment-deposit. Liposuction with fine cannula would be my first choice to treat it. Good luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A thorough consultation and examination is required to make a determination about what is causing the bulges, which could be skin, fat, or muscle. Once it's determined what the bulges are caused from, then a treatment plan can be formulated.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Could be sub dermal fat or hypertrophy of those oral muscle or both. Must obtain soft tissue scan to determine exact dx. Than might offer combination of micro Botox injections with KyBella low dose. Fee $3,000 ranges. Plus must know if you are keloid former?

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