What is this on my face? (Photo)

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I have never had this in my life and it came a few months ago. I went to a plastic surgeon and they couldn't see any cysts or anything because I'm on Accutane right now. Its very annoying and I just want to figure it out

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Bulging in the lower part of the face, very close to the corner of the mouth, may suggest that some of the facial expression muscles are enlarged. Right next to the corner of the mouth is a structure called the modiolus, which is a point where all the muscles that control the smile group or attach. Sometimes, especially when patients lose weight, this modiolus can become more prominent. Unfortunately, if this is the case, there is usually little that can be done, as any potential treatment on these muscles could affect facial expression and specifically the smile.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

John Mesa, MD  
Buccal Fat Removal Specialist Plastic Surgeon  
New York - New Jersey - Miami.

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