Deep nasolabial folds - do I need Morpheus8 or mid-facelift? (photos)

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I'm 23 and have always taken good care of my skin. Daily moisturizing, retinol and spf are important to me! But both my parents have deep nasolabial folds so i'm sure it's my genetics coming to play. I'm against going with an type of fillers or PDO threads, as those are short term fixes and results can vary drastically. I'd like something long term. I added a photo from 3 years ago, when my folds were not apparent at all and wold love to have my old skin back! Pls, any input is appreciated!

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus would be a great option for you!  You are too young to be considering a facelift.  Morpheus would tighten the subdermal layers of your skin to improve the nasolabial folds that you do not like, but it could also do some resurfacing to smooth everything out.  This would be a great way to lessen lines without subdermal fillers.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion (J Plasma), thread lifting,  and peels to get the most conservative, natural look. I suggest seeing a facial sculpting expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer

Mark G. Albert, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Morpheus 8 Microneedling would be a great, non-invasive option for tightening and resurfacing of the skin. The best results are achieved after three sessions, separated 4-6 weeks apart. This treatment requires zero downtime.

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

thank you for your question, because of the skin tightening aspect of the morpheus you will see a subtle enhancement of your nasiolabial folds. it will also help to improve your skin tone and texture.

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