Can filler be placed right under the mouth to eliminate perioral fat pockets due to chin recession? (photo)
August 13, 2022
Asked By:rebeldelrey in Washington, District of Columbia
My chin doesn't go outwards as much as it should so I recently has 1 syringe of filler at the tip of the chin. The only problem is it made the fat pockets under my mouth look worse (it looks worse in-person). I was wondering if any injectors have ever put filler in the lower perioral area to correct this?
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Fillers like Belotero, Volbella, and Restylane Silk are good for improving under the eyes, but keep in mind that a combination approach will give the most improvement. My patients try to get non-surgical treatments to avoid surgery, so we use fillers, lasers, microneedling/PRP and stem cells. I...
It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
Hello, thank you for your question. You can have dermal fillers under the eyes after blepharoplasty. Like other treatments, it is always best to have an in-person consultation with an experienced, qualified injector that can review your previous treatments and assess your overall needs and...