33 yo M, have significant natural nasolabial folds that are very prominent when smiling with teeth. Notsure if its natural muscle fat anatomy, skin laxity, low volume, excess skin, but would like to be able to smile laugh and show teeth with much softer smile lines. at rest there is minimal nasolabial fold. should i see a dermatologist for filler, can botox relax certain muscles, laser to tighten cheek skin, or is a plastic procedure needed? Just want to be able to have decent smile with teeth.
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May 17, 2023
Answer: Laugh Lines / Nasolabial Folds - Fillers + Sculptra, Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, Radiofrequency, Peels, Skin Care
When someone is born with indentations between the lower eyelid and mid-face, these indentations are usually due to retaining ligaments that go down to the bone. We have had limited success in correcting these with microdroplet Silikon-1000, a permanent soft tissue filler. I hope this is helpful...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
How much filler is completely dependent on the patient and injector, but it is good you started slow and can build rather than putting too much in!
You likely need at least 1-2 syringes per side more in the midface area.
However, for longer-lasting results, facial fat grafting may be a good...
