What are these lines coming from cheeks and mouth? (Photo)

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I am only 19 and saw this change only in the past year. What is the cause? What is the solution? Is it possible to have surgery to remove this? My body does not respond well to filler or Botox I get a inflammatory reaction.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"I suggest reaching out to an expert for a formal consultation. I like to recommend my patients start a combination of facial rejuvenation treatments.

1) Skincare with products and microneedling/PRP
2) PDT Light Therapy a few times per month with growth factors
3) Laser treatments like Clear + Brilliant regularly and others (Fraxel, Moxi, Viva, CO2, Erbium, Halo) a few times per year
4) Sculptra injections a few times per year for collagen production with fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Radiesse, and/or Bellafill
5) Thermage/Ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone-based Instalift threads for lifting
6) Botox every 2 to 3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest

Best, Dr. Emer."

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

It’s not that your face has changed, but the way you see yourself is what has changed. In this day and age of people constantly pointing their phones at each other, and looking at the pictures, they drive themselves crazy by finding things they think were not present before. The truth is, the nasolabial folds and the oromandibular folds are present in every single individual and children as well. In some individuals it is simply a little more pronounced. In your case it’s hardly visible. You should spend more time living and enjoying your life than worrying about how you look after placing fillers into your face. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery .

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