What can I do about my nasolabial folds, asymmetrical face, and angry face look? (photos)

Question

These nasolabials fold are really bothering me. They make me look older and seem to make my "resting [RS bleep] face" look worse. I always get mistaken for being angry or sad when I'm perfectly happy or just even neutral. My face is also very uneven causing me to always look like I'm smirking. When I Photoshop those folds out on pictures, I always look 10x better and younger. I read a little on fillers, but am afraid they will make my smile look too Joker like.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Oldess. Thank you for sharing your photos. I recommend a combination of dermal fillers and PDO threads.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach will make the most improvement. I recommend fillers for the folds themselves but also lifting around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, rf treatments, J Plasma and peels to get the most conservative natural look. Please see a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Ramandeep Sidhu, MD · Answer

Good question and its very common question and concern. The two halves of our face are never symmetrical. Having said that fillers are commonly used to fix the uneven look and can easily be done in your case but a consultation is needed to look at static and dynamic face. Good luck.

Lee B. Daniel, MD · Answer

Thanks for the photos. Deep nasolabial lines, or laugh lines, are one of the most common treatment areas for dermal fillers. Results should look very natural, so you don't need to worry about looking "Joker-like" after your treatment. Just make sure you choose a skilled injector who knows what they're doing. Best of luck to you!

Maurice M. Vick, Jr., MD · Answer

Fillers can help correct facial symmetry. Everyone is a bit asymmetric, some more so than others. Carefully placed fillers should help you feel better about your appearance. Best Wishes, Maurice Vick MD

What can I do about my nasolabial folds, asymmetrical face, and angry face look? (photos)

Answers (7)

Answer: Dermal fillers can be a great option for treating laugh lines.

Answer: Dermal fillers can be a great option for treating laugh lines.

Answer: Facial asymmetry correction

Answer: Facial asymmetry correction

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

What can I do about my nasolabial folds, asymmetrical face, and angry face look? (photos)

Answers (7)

Answer: Dermal fillers can be a great option for treating laugh lines.

Answer: Dermal fillers can be a great option for treating laugh lines.

Answer: Facial asymmetry correction

Answer: Facial asymmetry correction

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.