What is this excess skin near my mouth and how do I get rid of it? (photos)

December 13, 2021
Asked By:Sdbaby619 in San Diego, California

Hello! I am 31 years old and I have noticed that there is excess skin on the LEFT side of my face that folds and looks funny when I smile or smirk. I do have a pretty flat midface, and I would like to know if getting midface filler or cheek implants will help get rid of the wrinkles? It looks like fat but I am not sure. Would buccal fat removal get rid of this? Or would I need a face lift? Thanks so much!

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December 14, 2021

Answer: Excess nasolabial skin issue…

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Improving Deep Wrinkles -- Botox/Xeomin/Dysport/Jeuveau, fillers, fat, RF treatments, Ultherapy, Renuvion, lasers, Sculptra

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Answer: Improving Deep Wrinkles -- Botox/Xeomin/Dysport/Jeuveau, fillers, fat, RF treatments, Ultherapy, Renuvion, lasers, Sculptra

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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