What are these lines around my mouth (sure they aren't dimples)? (Photos)

Thank you for your question. Receiving an injectable neuromodulator treatment such as Botox Cosmetic may help reduce the appearance of the lines around your mouth. This formula works by blocking nerve signals to relax the muscles below the skin that contract when making certain facial expressions, such as smiling. Relaxing these muscles may prevent the lines you’re referring to from forming. I recommend that you schedule an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can assess your needs on a more individual basis.

I suggest reaching out to an expert for a formal consultation. These do look like dimples, based on the photos. I like to recommend my patients start a combination of facial rejuvenation treatments.

1) Skincare with products and microneedling/PRP
2) PDT Light Therapy a few times per month with growth factors
3) Laser treatments like Clear + Brilliant regularly and others (Fraxel, Moxi, Viva, CO2, Erbium, Halo) a few times per year
4) Sculptra injections a few times per year for collagen production with fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Radiesse, and/or Bellafill
5) Thermage/Ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone-based Instalift threads for lifting
6) Botox every 2 to 3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest

Best, Dr. Emer.

Since this dimpling is seen only when you smile, it appears that some fibers of orbicularis oris muscle are attached to the skin, which results in this dynamic "deformity" when you smile. Injection of Botox may help temporarily; more aggressive approach with release of these attachments with needle tip may be considered. Good luck.

Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however from your photos these look like normal smile lines. There may be an option to have a small amount of filler placed here which may help. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes

Hi there,

You need a proper evaluation with a physician. Its too hard to evaluate by a photo.
It does appear to be associated with muscle movement.
Best of luck!