Are Smile Line Implants The Same As Paranasal Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, That’s an example of the procedure I’m talking about. Upon searching, I believe it’s called smile line implants. 

A: Those are paranasal/labiomental fold implants…which has nothing to do with face shortening or surgery to try and accomplish that effect.

Paranasal implants augment the nasal base area and may indirectly reduce the depth of the upper nasolabial fold area by the side of the nose and increase nasal base projection.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World Renowned Plastic Surgeon