Deep nasolabial folds, or laugh lines, are the large visible lines that run from each side of the nose to the side of the mouth. Genetics and facial structure partly decide how prominent and deep the nasolabial folds will become, and the aging process and repeated smiling will exaggerate the lines, making them deeper.
As time passes, the face loses collagen and fat, causing the face to sag, and the skin loses elasticity due to the natural aging process and the effects of excessive sun exposure. Losing weight can also affect the face, and sometimes not in a good way, as gravity can pull down fat and other soft tissue that typically sits high on the cheeks, causing sagging cheeks. cheeks and volume loss. This, combined with the effects of gravity, can cause the appearance of nasolabial lines. Smile lines run from the mouth to the nose, and these folds separate the cheeks from the upper lip, often deepening as we age.
Dermal filler injections can improve many specific areas of signs of aging, with treatments such as; non-surgical nose jobs, replacing volume in the chin, cheeks, and teardrops, filling in thinning lips, and improving the deep creases of laugh lines, which are also known as nasolabial and marionette lines.
Cosmetic treatments can treat facial aging in many ways, and one of the most effective treatments is to restore lost facial volume with dermal fillers. The filler adds extra fullness where wrinkles and folds are most prominent, softening lines and restoring and improving facial shape.
Dermal fillers are very effective in correcting nasolabial lines.
- Most dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which is a substance found naturally in the human body that absorbs moisture and keeps the skin hydrated.
- There are many types of hyaluronic acid-based fillers available and treatment results can last anywhere from 6 to 18 months.
- Having the filler treatments done by an experienced doctor will ensure that infections and allergic reactions rarely occur.
- Any side effects, such as redness, swelling, or bruising from the injections, are usually instantaneous but go away quickly.
- An anesthetic cream can be easily applied to minimize discomfort and downtime is minimal.
Injectable dermal fillers are an ideal treatment to temporarily improve fine lines, wrinkles, and deep folds, such as nasolabial lines; They can thicken the skin, reduce lines, and will also restore and hydrate the skin.