Is it dangerous to get filler in the mental crease?

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I’m interested in getting dermal filler in the crease between my bottom lip and chin (the mentallis crease). I’ve done research and found a practioner who looks as though they would be able to do a good job of it. However, I have read a couple of comments online saying it can be dangerous to inject filler in this area but I cannot find any reason for why it would be particularly dangerous. Can any doctors advise me on if this is a dangerous area to inject?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Using fillers for the mental crease area is commonly done and carries no significant risk.  Just be sure to have your treatment with an experienced injector.  She/He will lead you through the process and the correct filler selection based on your treatment goals.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I commonly use fillers to improve the mental crease and I would not consider this a highly dangerous area to inject.  It is important to have someone experienced perform the injection however.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Injecting HA filler to treat the so-called "mental crease," i.e. the horizontal furrow that runs above the chin and below the lower lip is a routine procedure in any active cosmetic dermatology practice. Doing so not only diminishes the more aged appearance this causes, but can also secondarily create a desirable pout to the lower lip. It is a fairly routine procedure performed in most active cosmetic dermatology practices and requires, as do all injection procedures, a thorough command of facial anatomy in order achieve optimal results and minimize adverse reactions. So, as with any aesthetic procedure, you would be wise to make certain you are consulting with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist before agreeing to proceed. Hope this helps.

Dolores Kent, MD · Answer

We have used filler almost anywhere on the face and have had no issues with a little filler in the area that you described. Filler also activates your own collagen to help with this region.We hope this helped with your question.Dolores Kent, M.D.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi There,
There should be no issues in this area.  I would consider using the the Defyne or Refyne but as long as you are with a Board Certified Injector you should have no issues.

Best of luck!

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