Weird marks or lines when I smile post-rhinoplasty - how can I fix this? (Photos)

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I had rhinoplasty 8 years ago and have been bothered ever since by these weird marks that appear in my nasolabial folds when I smile. I never had them before and they give me a weird plastic-y look that I hate. What are they and are they fixable??

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I’d be interested to know if those spots are hard. The previous surgeon may have put cartilage grafts in there or it may be from injectable fillers. Only way to know is to be examined in person

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, Botox injections may possibly be of some help in that area. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question, if you can send your photos from side and front profile we can make a correct evaluation.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards!

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