I recently had a facelift (neck, mid face and brow) and am very happy. I also had dermabrasion around the mouth. But I still have lines and wrinkles above and around the mouth that detract from the overall effect. I've been treated with Radiesse twice for them, but then other lines seem to form. What's my best solution for getting rid of lines and wrinkles around the mouth more permanently?
August 31, 2018
Answer: Smile lines Marionette lines, or smile lines, can be very difficult to treat. They result from the underlying muscle that controls lip movements. A facelift will not address these lines. Dermabrasion is difficult to treat these lines as well unless it is of sufficient depth. In my practice, for moderate to severe smile lines, the Erbium laser works well. This is an ablative laser which means it removes the outer layers of your skin using controlled heat. This not only softens these wrinkles but also aids in collagen production which provides a more youthful appearance. People with lighter skin tones are better candidates for this laser as darker pigmented individuals are more prone to developing hyperpigmentation. It is very important to consult with a board certified plastic surgery with extensive experience and expertise in laser surgery.
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August 31, 2018
Answer: Smile lines Marionette lines, or smile lines, can be very difficult to treat. They result from the underlying muscle that controls lip movements. A facelift will not address these lines. Dermabrasion is difficult to treat these lines as well unless it is of sufficient depth. In my practice, for moderate to severe smile lines, the Erbium laser works well. This is an ablative laser which means it removes the outer layers of your skin using controlled heat. This not only softens these wrinkles but also aids in collagen production which provides a more youthful appearance. People with lighter skin tones are better candidates for this laser as darker pigmented individuals are more prone to developing hyperpigmentation. It is very important to consult with a board certified plastic surgery with extensive experience and expertise in laser surgery.
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Solutions for Wrinkles around the Mouth Wrinkles around the mouth are called Marionnette lines (lateral to oral commissure) and Vertical Rhytids around the central lip areas. These are very difficult areas to fix as a Facelift only pulls this aea laterally and the dissection does not and cannot extend into the lip area.
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Solutions for Wrinkles around the Mouth Wrinkles around the mouth are called Marionnette lines (lateral to oral commissure) and Vertical Rhytids around the central lip areas. These are very difficult areas to fix as a Facelift only pulls this aea laterally and the dissection does not and cannot extend into the lip area.
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June 25, 2018
Answer: Best Treatment for Wrinkles The wrinkles are permanent breaks in the skin, and very difficult to treat. As a matter of fact they can never be corrected totaly however there are various measures to make them look better. Resurfacing is a must. Dermabrasion and CO2 lasers can help with that. I prefer dermabrasion. However, sometimes you need to reduce the activity of the muscles underlying and fill the subcutaneous pocket with some tissue. Fat grafting and fillers will help. Botox is a must to reduce the hyperkinetic activity of the muscles.
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June 25, 2018
Answer: Best Treatment for Wrinkles The wrinkles are permanent breaks in the skin, and very difficult to treat. As a matter of fact they can never be corrected totaly however there are various measures to make them look better. Resurfacing is a must. Dermabrasion and CO2 lasers can help with that. I prefer dermabrasion. However, sometimes you need to reduce the activity of the muscles underlying and fill the subcutaneous pocket with some tissue. Fat grafting and fillers will help. Botox is a must to reduce the hyperkinetic activity of the muscles.
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