Help! Strange lines and dents on side of face when I smile (Photo)

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I am stunned to find lines/dents on one side of my face. I went to my doctor to correct it; 1200$ worth of fillers later and nothing. It looks the same. I had sculptra about 3-4 months prior (second round), and fillers 2 months prior. I looked absolutely great in July. Then I woke up to this around August 18th. I have been getting fillers from the same doctor for 7 years, and sculptra twice from same doctor. Please can anyone tell me what I can do to fix it? Thank you

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, In the right hands, well-placed Sculptra will give you great results. Keep in mind, it takes 3-6 months to see results with Sculptra. Sculptra is a great product for improving facial volume and collagen building, but for best results, I recommend using it in a combination depending on desired results. I combine Sculptra with other fillers, lasers, toxins and skin care to give immediate results.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  These dents and lines along the outer part of the corner of the mouth are termed radial smile lines and are difficult to treat.  A result of movement of the underlying muscles this area is best improved with dermal fillers such as Restylane Defyne, Juvederm Vollure, or Sculptra.  It does take serial sessions to achieve noticeable improvement so I would discuss your current results with your surgeon in order to establish a treatment plan.  Hope this helps.

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