28 y/o concerned about smile lines- what can I do to minimize their appearance? (photos)

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Hi lovely doctors. I'm a 28 year old woman who is enjoying her youth and looks haha and I smile so much and even in a rested position I usually have my lips curled up some just to look extra friendly, and I think that's why I've developed these lines. I feel like I already need a mini face lift! Can filler help? Any idea what these lines are even called exactly? Thank you!

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hi from Istanbul, thanks for this question. Smile lines are natural anatomic lines that can appear even at early ages. No treatment is necessary unless there is sagginess in the cheeks. Fillers offer a very temporary solution for these lines. For a more lasting and balanced improvement, a temporal midface lift might be appropriate. This procedure involves a small incision in the hair-bearing area and lifts the midface, temple, and brow as a unit, giving a refreshed and balanced appearance while also slimming the cheeks. Hope this helps!

Warren Schutte, MD · Answer

These are your nasolabial folds (from nares down to mouth). Your facial aesthetics are in good shape. I would advise waiting until NLF's are slightly deeper to correct with filler, but yes, filler products can be useful to correct/fill deeper NLF's. I would advise using great skincare and getting in a routine of skin resurfacing with products like RF Microneedling, CO2 lasers (and there are many other types of lasers on the market). These will keep your collagen boosting and keep skin healthy and youthful throughout the years.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You appear to have a crease above your lip.  This could be corrected by a lip lift.  A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

While you are not ready for a facelift yet filler can help with these "smile lines."  as we age the nasolabial folds and marionette lines form deeper lines around the mouth and filler is an excellent first line therapy.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Dynamic facial lines are caused by the tension in muscles of facial expression.
They don’t represent a loss of volume and you don’t need a facelift.
There’s nothing wrong with your face and you don’t need surgery.
Best,
Mats hagstrom, MD

28 y/o concerned about smile lines- what can I do to minimize their appearance? (photos)

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Answer: Early aging

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28 y/o concerned about smile lines- what can I do to minimize their appearance? (photos)

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Answer: Early aging

Answer: Early aging

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