Is this considered nasolabial folds? (photo)

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When my face is in its resting position, the skin between my upper lip and cheeks appears very uneven and it seems like my upper lip is sticking out.. Are these nasolabial folds or something else? Also, when I stretch my skin, the uneven appearance goes away. How can a plastic surgeon go about correcting this problem?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @RazorG. Yes, you are correct--those are nasolabial fold lines, but you would benefit from cheek fillers to help soften the appearance of the nasolabial folds.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

I agree with Dr. Palmer that what looks like a nasolabial fold is likely a volume deficit in your cheek. That can be remedied with a filler such as Juvederm Voluma. Occasionally a small amount of filler is also required in the nasolabial fold area but I think Voluma is a great place to start. This treatments if performed by an experienced injector can create volume while still maintaining a masculine look. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

I agree with other doctors that you have volume deficit on the cheek and malar with apparent nasolabial grooves (folds). In addition to that, you also have drooping skin fold at the mouth corner to the cheek, malar, nasolabial fold, and mouth corner will most likely solve the problem. S-lift, minilift, or suspension lift are your surgical options as well.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Although you do have a bit of nasolabial fold lines, I believe your issue is that your cheek area is so flat.  Having some type of filler or implant to the cheek to give your face more angularity and fullness will help.

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