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Suggested treatment for wrinkles and loose skin around my mouth area? (photos)

Sook123Nov 17, 2016
Hi! I'm a 46 yr old woman who is 8 yrs post gastric bypass. Can the wrinkles & loose skin around my mouth be "fixed"? Also looking to smooth out skin around chin area. Really appreciate your opinion. And yes - I'll be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon as well - I'm just confused by all of the conflicting information (juvederm, Botox, topical cream, laser, mini-face lift) and would love your input! Thank you!

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Dr. Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS
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Dr. Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Nov 22, 2016
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Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
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Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS
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Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS
Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Nov 30, 2016
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Dr. Edward P. Miranda, MD, FACS
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Dr. Edward P. Miranda, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 227 Reviews
Answered on Nov 23, 2016
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Dr. Mark Hamilton, MD
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Dr. Mark Hamilton, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 103 Reviews
Answered on Nov 22, 2016
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Dr. Scott C. Lindsay, DO
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Dr. Scott C. Lindsay, DO
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 9 Reviews
Answered on Nov 21, 2016
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Dr. Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast)
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Dr. Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast)
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 86 Reviews
Answered on Nov 21, 2016
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Dr. Evan Ransom, MD, FACS
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Dr. Evan Ransom, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 191 Reviews
Answered on Nov 19, 2016
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Nov 19, 2016
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Dr. Larry Weinstein, MD
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Dr. Larry Weinstein, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Nov 19, 2016
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