I had a fat transfer that resulted in too much fat on one side above the nasolabial fold, so the skin has been stretched and sags. I know I could do a facelift and stretch it towards the ear, but that would bring the fat up to the cheekbone, and as a man I dislike big cheekbones. I was wondering if the excess skin can be removed at the nasolabial fold. My folds are pretty pronounced and they don't bother me terribly, so maybe an incision mark wouldn't look much different. Thank you.
September 1, 2023
Answer: Best Approach Hello, hope you are well. Thank you for the question and photo. The picture gives a limited view of the issue that you're referring to, but I will offer my opinion. Direct excision via an incision in the nasolabial fold could be designed and performed, but I would not recommend it. On the other hand, a facelift of any kind will not realistically move the fat just above the nasolabial crease as far as the cheekbone, so I would try to assuage your concern with that approach. We can't evaluate your face with a partial view alone, but a facelift is likely your best option to reduce skin redundancy and soft tissue sagging that results in jowling and deep nasolabial creasing.
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September 1, 2023
Answer: Best Approach Hello, hope you are well. Thank you for the question and photo. The picture gives a limited view of the issue that you're referring to, but I will offer my opinion. Direct excision via an incision in the nasolabial fold could be designed and performed, but I would not recommend it. On the other hand, a facelift of any kind will not realistically move the fat just above the nasolabial crease as far as the cheekbone, so I would try to assuage your concern with that approach. We can't evaluate your face with a partial view alone, but a facelift is likely your best option to reduce skin redundancy and soft tissue sagging that results in jowling and deep nasolabial creasing.
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August 31, 2023
Answer: Nasolabial Fold Excision It is possible to excise the excess fat and skin near the nasolabial fold. It is a quick surgery and can be done under local anesthesia. The results are good. Although you have a scar but to the naked eye it usually appears to be your own nasolabial groove.
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August 31, 2023
Answer: Nasolabial Fold Excision It is possible to excise the excess fat and skin near the nasolabial fold. It is a quick surgery and can be done under local anesthesia. The results are good. Although you have a scar but to the naked eye it usually appears to be your own nasolabial groove.
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