What Are Nasolabial Folds? – Overview, Causes and Treatment

Filler injection into Nasolabial Folds

Nasolabial folds are wrinkles that form from the edges of the nose down to the mouth corners. Facial wrinkles between the eyebrows are commonly referred to as laugh lines. If you don’t take care of your skin and expose it to the smoke or sun, the creases may grow deep and persistent as you age, needing belotero treatment.

These wrinkles are persistent; however, they can range in severity. Naso-labial folds are not a flaw and can be confirmed by a visit to a qualified plastic surgeon. If these wrinkles are bothersome, a competent plastic surgeon should be consulted.

Causes

Nasolabial wrinkles deepen with time and are exacerbated by UV damage from the sun and smoking. The sun’s UV rays destroy your skin’s elastin and collagen, which maintain it firm and elastic. Similarly, smoking deteriorates these fibers. Nasolabial creases can become more pronounced with age due to accumulated skin deterioration.

Normal aging can contribute, regardless of whether there has been sun damage or smoking. The shape of your cheekbones changes as you get older. As a result, you may notice that the skin on your cheeks has begun to sag. When you include the cumulative effect of gravity on the skin over the years and the usual depletion of elastin and collagen, you have the perfect storm for developing wrinkles, skin laxity, and nasolabial folds.

Nasolabial folds are often the result of rapid weight increase or decrease. Loose skin is a common side effect of significant weight loss, particularly in the neck and face. The nasolabial folds can deepen and become more noticeable when someone gains weight. But belotero filler can help in their treatment even though other options exist, as discussed in the next section.

Treatment

Smile lines, sometimes called laugh lines, can be treated in several ways, including a belotero filler. Treatment for a nasolabial fold should be individualized, as the crease’s location and depth are just two examples of the many variables at play. Those thinking about cosmetic surgery should consult us for these and other services like laser, spa facials, and medical aesthetics like Sculptra, threads, radiesse, and botox.

Injectable Dermal Fillers

If you want to smooth out your nasolabial folds, dermal fillers are where you should start. A nasolabial fold filler injected by a plastic surgeon into the skin surrounding the cheeks increases the area’s volume and helps lift the skin. The plastic surgeon’s recommendations about the type and amount of filler will rely on several factors. Two of the most popular fillers are derived from substances found naturally in the body: hyaluronic acid, a component of skin, and calcium hydroxylapatite, a mineral that occurs in bones.

Tightening or Resurfacing the Skin

A dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or skincare specialist may suggest a skin-tightening procedure if sagging or loose skin is the root cause of unsightly nasolabial creases. Such tools include fractional lasers, ultrasound machines, and radiofrequency energy generators. It’s the same sort of procedure each time. In the process, they rip tiny holes in the skin’s protective barrier. It promotes collagen production, resulting in firmer, more robust skin. Belotero treatment could also be considered.

Surgery

The severity of your nasolabial folds will determine whether you need surgical intervention to correct them. Besides, the nasolabial folds and other facial wrinkles can be smoothed out with a cheek lift or complete facelift. The invasive nature of this cosmetic procedure should be kept in mind. Your period spent recuperating will be longer than usual.

Contact the Experts

Contact Beaute Therapies Medical Spa today for nasolabial fold filler and other treatment options. As a pioneer in the aesthetics industry, we continue with our world-class, innovative service that our clients can trust.