What are these shadows on my smile lines and how should I treat them? (Photo)

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I have this darkness around in my smile lines. However i notice depending on the lighting it either looks a lot worse or is barely noticeable. I've noticed these for a few years and am insecure about it. I use spf everyday and am barely out in the sun so I don't think it's from sun damage. Any ideas on what this is and how i can treat them? Skincare? Fillers? (I am a 19 year old female for reference) I'm a 19 year old female for reference.

Rita Rakus, MBBS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. We would always recommend seeking a face to face consult for the best advice and treatment plan however from the information you have provided this could be slight pigmentation or slight nasolabial folds you can see. In this case It would be best to see someone face to face for an assessment.  Always seek an experienced and qualified practitioner for any of these treatments. I hope that helps, best wishes

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation/melasma/discoloration that needs cosmelan or enlighten peels at home which we can do virtually and send to your home along with aerify peels regularly, vivatia foam, restorsea 10x, faith essence serum, and cosmelan 2 cream.

Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify,  lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and constant skin care and sun protection.  Bimonthly facials with silk peel dermalinfusion is essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin.  If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement.  I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.

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