What are Nasolabial folds?
- Nasolabial folds are creases in your skin extending from both sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth, also called smile lines or laugh lines.
How do nasolabial folds develop?
Nasolabial folds can develop as a result of various factors, including:
- Degradation of collagen and elastic fibres that provide support and elasticity to the skin.
- Cumulative muscle activity, such as facial expressions like smiling, laughing, eating, and drinking.
- High levels of UV radiation from sun exposure, which can accelerate skin aging.
- Rapid weight loss, which can lead to sagging of the cheeks and loss of facial volume.
- Genetics including factors that affect collagen production and metabolism.
Nasolabial fold treatment with fillers
- Treatment and prevention: Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers prevent nasolabial folds by replenishing lost volume.
- Minimally invasive procedure: Of injecting hyaluronic acid directly into the skin of the cheeks above the nasolabial fold.
- Immediate effects: Can be seen with smoother and more youthful-looking skin in the treated area.
- Painless procedure: It is almost completely painless.
- Maintenance and duration: The effects of hyaluronic acid fillers last for about six months.
- Cost and risks: Swelling lasting around 24 to 72 hours however face lifts are considered more invasive than fillers.