I have nasolabial folds and a bit of jowling. Doctors like to fix the NL lines with fillers; a temporary solution. Instead of placing fillers in the "depressions", wouldn't it be best that I microliposuction some of the area/areas that are creating the "ridges" themselves? Technically the cause of these "aging" features are due to the drooping of the areas ABOVE the folds; not the nasolabial crevice that appears... Would liposuction alone help these areas? Thank you!
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May 21, 2015
Answer: Suction of the nasolabial fold rather than fillers.
That is a direct quote from a chat forum where lay persons talked about the horrendous appearance of 6 pack implants. I could not personally find the before and after photos and, in fact, had never heard of 6 pack implants until your question. As you can see, my colleague board certified...
It is difficult to understand from the photograph what is wrong. You should see the physician who operated on you. If there is an excess of fat nearby, than that area can be feathered out. If there is an indent, than a fat injection may help.
Your smiling photo bunches up your cheeks making my assessment difficult. Youare young and there is usually greater fullness in the region of the cheeks in younger people. Nevertheless, barring any unusual medical problems, the contour of your cheek is most likely your inherited anatomical trait...