Nasolabial fillers
Nasolabial folds are common wrinkles that form near your inner cheeks. They run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth. Everyone has these wrinkles to some degree, but they tend to deepen with age, along with other factors.
While there are numerous types of wrinkle treatments available, dermal fillers tend to be the first treatment recommended by doctors.
Instead, other treatments may be used, depending on the severity of the folds and other causes, such as sagging skin.
Dermal fillers are injectable compounds used in the treatment of facial wrinkles. They work by “plumping” the skin area to make fine lines and deep wrinkles appear smoother.
All types of fillers help stimulate collagen, a skin-plumping protein that you naturally lose with age.
The most common types of fillers for nasolabial folds contain hyaluronic acid. This clear substance is produced naturally in the skin and aids in firmness and hydration.
At our clinic, we typically recommend fillers for nasolabial folds rather than more invasive procedures such as surgery.
Although individual results will vary, dermal fillers generally provide the following benefits:
- increased collagen in the skin, which helps plump the targeted area
- increased volume around the mouth
- an overall “lifting” effect on the skin
- smoother and softer skin appearance
- minimal side effects
- instant results
- the option to wear make-up if desired after your treatment
