34 y/o female, 5’2, 117 lbs, what procedure would lift areas around my mouth? (Photos)

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I’m a 34 year old female, 5’2”, 117 pounds. I take very good care of my skin with spf, tretinoin, microneedling, Prf injections, Botox, ultherapy, fotona laser, pdo lifting & smoothing threads. My concern area is how my cheeks around my mouth area sag. I have always been insecure about this part of my facial anatomy, even as a young adult. I realize it is a sign of overall aging too. What is best to cosmetic procedure to address this to achieve a lifted, sculpted look?

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Female patients in their early 30s who are thin and not overweight may notice sagging skin around the corners of the mouth, known as marionette lines. These lines can result from various causes. A common reason for this age group is a lack or decreased projection of the cheekbones, as they provide midface support that lifts the lower face. Other potential causes include increased skin laxity due to photoaging or excessive sun exposure and significant weight loss, especially rapid weight loss. When the skin doesn’t retract well, sagging may occur.

Depending on the cause, the treatment varies. If the patient lacks cheekbone projection, cheek augmentation with fillers is recommended. For excess skin due to skin laxity, skin tightening procedures like FaceTite may be an option. It is essential to consult with a plastic surgeon specializing in facial procedures to determine the best approach to correct the issue.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

John Mesa, MD
Facial Contouring Specialist Plastic Surgeon
New York - New Jersey - Miami

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It would be best to start with filler; injection of filler will correct groove underneath the mouth corner and change appearance of you lips. The other option is surgical; corner of the mouth lift or "smile surgery" as we call it in our office. Small excision of the skin around mouth corner, lower and upper lip is done, scar is placed along the white role (line between the skin and red lip) and, it is hard to see after scar is mature. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon familiar with this procedure is recommended. Good luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your posted photos, it appears you need an anterior mini facelift with muscle supplication to lift the lateral corners of your mouth appropriately. There are minor other cases and options of thread lift Temporary results and expensive, direct corner of mouth lip, surgery potential scar. Best of virtual consult with fee from $5000-$10,000.

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