Wanting some input on what this swelling is. It’s only on one side and became apparent 4 months ago. 8 months ago I got miracu mesh thread lift for my nasolabial fold. My injector has since dissolved it twice, but the swelling returned each time. Is this filler migration? Or normal aging of the skin? I am 31 years old.
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These are perioral mounds. They can be influenced by your weight fluctuation, as you have already noticed. You can help to improve the overall appearance with fillers. See an experienced injector to learn more.
The area around the lips does not have any natural fat pad. There are several muscles including the orbicularis oris. The muscle appears to be prominent in the photo due to loss of soft tissue volume around it. The natural fat pad that is closest to the lips is the premental fat pad which rests...
