Should I get filler around my mouth to remove the lines? (Photo)

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I'm 27 and have had slight lines around my mouth since I was about 16 years old. I take excellent care of my skin and have virtually no wrinkles anywhere on my face. Are these lines a natural part of my facial structure or can I correct them with filler? I don't usually worry about them but I'm doing a film soon where there will be a lot of close-ups on my face. Also, if you do recommend the filler, could it make the lines worse over time by building up toxins in my skin?

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi B2B.  The lines around the mouth seem pretty slight, but are visible.  You may be a candidate for a filler like Restylane, Perlane or Radiesse.  It may also be that good exfoliation may help as well.  An in person visit would help clarify the issue for us.  To see examples of before and after pictures of Los Angeles patients that have had dermal fillers for wrinkles, check the link below.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @backtoballet! Hylauronic Dermal fillers work great to help smoothen out the nasolabial folds. I recommend 1 syringe of Restylane Defyne or Refyne.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

These are called nasolabial folds and may also be called parentheses lines. They develop by forming certain facial expressions repeatedly, such as smiling and laughing. With time, they become permanently etched on your face. These can be smoothed away with fillers.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

radiesse is one of the best fillers for around the mouth and lasts about a year for roughly $650 a syringe. most need 2 syringes. sincerely, david Hansen,md

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

The photo and history suggests that your bony anatomy predisposes you to these lines around your mouth.  You can help correct this will some judicious use of filler to add volume to the area that is deficient.  If you use a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler such as Juvederm or Restylane, it is reversible if you don't like the results.  HA is a natural molecule found in our bodies already.  It is essentially part of the padding between our cells, so you don't need to worry about toxins or build up.  Results last about a year for these products.

Should I get filler around my mouth to remove the lines? (Photo)

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Answer: Radiesse is a great filler for around the mouth

Answer: Radiesse is a great filler for around the mouth

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Should I get filler around my mouth to remove the lines? (Photo)

Answers (9)

Answer: Radiesse is a great filler for around the mouth

Answer: Radiesse is a great filler for around the mouth

Answer: Filler to melolabial folds

Answer: Filler to melolabial folds

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