Nasolabial Folds

How do nasolabial folds develop?

1. Causes of nasolabial folds: Nasolabial folds can develop as a result of various factors, including:
   
   1. Loss of skin moisture, which begins to occur from around the age of 20.
      
      
   2. Degradation of collagen and elastic fibres, structural proteins that provide support and elasticity to the skin.
      
      
   3. Reduction in the skin’s natural hyaluronic acid content, which helps maintain hydration and volume.
      
      
   4. Cumulative muscle activity, such as facial expressions like smiling, laughing, eating, and drinking.
      
      
   5. High levels of UV radiation from sun exposure, which can accelerate skin aging.
      
      
   6. Rapid weight loss or fluctuations, which can lead to sagging of the cheeks and loss of facial volume.
      
      
   7. Genetics including factors that affect collagen production and metabolism.
      
      
   8. Lifestyle factors such as stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking, which contribute to stress and accelerate skin aging.

Nasolabial fold treatment with fillers

1. Treatment and prevention: Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers are commonly used to prevent and treat nasolabial folds by replenishing lost volume and providing structural support to the skin. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, protecting the skin from sun damage, and avoiding excessive stress, alcohol, and nicotine consumption can help slow down the formation of nasolabial folds.
   
   
2. Minimally invasive procedure: The treatment involves injecting hyaluronic acid directly into the skin of the cheeks above the nasolabial fold using a thin syringe. This minimally invasive approach allows for targeted delivery of the filler to the desired area, resulting in visibly smoothed and plumped-up skin.
   
   
3. Immediate effects: You can expect to see immediate results following the injection, with smoother and more youthful-looking skin in the treated area.
   
   
4. Painless procedure: The treatment is described as almost completely painless.
   
   
5. Maintenance and duration: While the initial results are immediate, the effects of hyaluronic acid fillers are not permanent and typically last for about six months. 
   
   
6. Cost and risks: Risks associated with the injection of hyaluronic acid fillers include swelling and redness in the treated areas. Face lifts or fat transfer (removing fat from one area of the body and transplanting it to another) are far more invasive than the injection of a filler and hold high risks for swelling and follow-up infections due to poor healing.

Dermal Fillers

What is the best non-surgical treatment for nasolabial folds?

Dermal fillers can lessen the appearance of nasolabial folds by plumping the upper cheek or the area just below your smile lines. Fillers are 100% non-surgical and provide results that are both dramatic and instant. There’s also no downtime, patients can return to their normal daily activities immediately following treatment.

Does Dermal filler treatment for nasolabial fold hurt?

Nasolabial Filler treatment is simple and painless. The effect will be seen immediately after the treatment but you should wait two or three weeks to see the final result.

Does filler in nasolabial folds change your smile?

Many people choose to get nasolabial fold fillers specifically to enhance their smile. The treatment can help to smooth out the creases around the mouth, making your smile appear more youthful and radiant.

How long does it take for nasolabial fold fillers to heal?

While fillers are non-invasive, swelling is a minor side effect that’s entirely normal and expected. Swelling will usually reach its peak around 24 to 72 hours after your procedure, and afterward, it should gradually subside.