I have deep laugh lines. I am 55 and smoke. Can I use fillers? What kind would give me the best results?

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Deep deep smile lines Jewels.  Thank you in advance

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Proving a photo would be helpful to evaluate you and make an exact recommendation. There are no contraindications for using fillers if you are a smoker. I suggest you seek a highly skilled injector to provide the results you are wanting. Kenneth Hughes MD

Andrew Turk, MD, FACS · Answer

Smoking does not preclude you from having injectable fillers in your facial lines(rhytids). However the smooth texture, skin collagen and elasticity is reduced  over time by nicotine use.  How deep the laugh lines are determines the amount of filler(HA such as Juvederm or Restylane) needed for full correction and reaching satisfaction.  Additionally, skin care would enhance your filler results by adding RetinA, peels or laser resurfacing to your care.I recommend a full facial  consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine what best fits your goals in reducing the laugh lines.

Fernando Colon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There are many fillers that are currently available to address deep and fine lines.  Smoking does not preclude you from having this type of treatment. I would recommend that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon's office that offers different types of fillers that would give you options.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There are many fillers that are currently available to address deep and fine lines.  Smoking does not preclude you from having this type of treatment. I would recommend that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon's office that offers different types of fillers that would give you options. Best of luck!

Kathleen L. Behr, MD · Answer

You can use fillers.  Often a combination of fillers to first correct volume and then to soften lines works the best.  I would combine this with skin care and laser treatment to give the best results.  You would do best to have a consultation to give you all the options.  
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I have deep laugh lines. I am 55 and smoke. Can I use fillers? What kind would give me the best results?

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