Am I candidate for dermal fillers to address nasolabial folds?

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I'm wondering if I'm a candidate for dermal fillers to address nasolabial folds? I'm a 43 year-old white male. I took the attached photo with a DSLR camera held at arm's length in a well-lit room. I feel like they may not be as pronounced in this photo, however, I notice them deeply / more acutely in dimly lit rooms or rooms with shadows, so I'm unclear if this is a perceptual trick or not.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your submitted photo you appear to be a good candidate for treatment.  HA fillers are a common and very effective tool used to soften the appearance of nasolabial folds.  The treatment is done in the office and the results last approximately a year depending on the selected filler.  Be sure to see an experienced injector for your treatment.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Your assumption that the over exposed photo isn't optimal is correct, but there does appear to be some degree of depth to the nasolabial folds.  An in person consultation would be necessary to determine if its appropriate for you.  An appropriate candidate for any aesthetic procedure is a blend between medical suitability, aging indications, and desire to make a change for those indications after a discussion of risk and benefits.

Am I candidate for dermal fillers to address nasolabial folds?

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