Morpheus 8? CO2? Mid face lift? Or filler? (Photo)

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I want to treat my nasolabial folds once & for all, but I want them completely softened like the inspo photo above. I’m hesitant to use filler directly in them because I was told that I’d look like a monkey. I also don’t want to put filler in my cheeks I don’t want to add more volume to my face as when I smile, my face gets very wide & bunches my eyes. See photo. Secondly, would love some solutions for my jowls since getting Botox in masseter has made them more prominent. Thank you:)

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Laura A. Katz, MD · Answer

radiofrequency microneedling morpheus tightens skin, fills grooves with collagen, reduces fat and even causes muscle contraction...and it lasts longer than fillers.  It would do quite nicely with everything you mentioned

Nuket Eroglu, MD · Answer

Hello, I looked over your photos. You're so young and beautiful. Therefore, completely forget about the idea of surgery section. I will not recommend to you fillers for your nasolabial folds. This makes your face look rounder. It is not correct to create unnecessary volume under the face area. If we create for non-surgical face lift and tighten up your skin with Ultherapy, you will be extremely satisfied with the results. Since your face will lift in an higher way, your nasolabial folds will also open already. Massetter botox technique would be very suitable. Massetter botox; narrows for your face and causes a "V Face" appearance and effect and I think it is sufficient for your age. Applying Vaser and Morpheus necktite to your chin in a clinical zone; allows you to get rid of from the fat in that area forever by a single session. It can be easily done in a clinical platform. I strongly recommend it by confidence.

Stuart Diamond, MD · Answer

Hi Sabrina! There’s a couple options you could choose from. Morpheus 8 is amazing and tightening the skin and could help you not feel as if there’s so much volume when you smile. The thread lift would also be helpful to pull back the nasal lines, lift and sculpt.

Beauty Bar - Ooltewah · Answer

Hello!I do agree that you have great cheek volume. The Morpheus8 will not only be beneficial for your smile lines but also for your skin quality as well. Microneedling RF is crucial for boosting collagen production. However, the results from Morpheus8 can take up to 6months. In the meantime you can definitely add dermal filler to your lower face and in the nasolabial fold. Only a little volume is needed, overfilling can create a "monkey" appearance. I hope this helps!

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