Have you noticed deep lines around your nose and mouth making you look older than you feel?
Those etched-in creases, known as nasolabial folds, can add years to your appearance. But you don’t have to settle for sagging cheeks and wrinkles.
At Dr. Lanna Aesthetics, cheek filler is our secret weapon for smoothing stubborn nasolabial folds and restoring a more youthful, contoured look to your face.
Nasolabial folds are a natural part of the aging process.
As we get older, our cheeks start to lose some of their youthful fullness, while the skin around the nose and mouth gets thinner and loses elasticity. This leads to sagging and wrinkling known as nasolabial folds. They typically start to become visible in your 30s and 40s.
Other factors can also contribute to and worsen nasolabial folds:
Deep nasolabial folds can make you look much older than you are. You may feel self-conscious about these aging signs. But you don’t have to just accept them as inevitable!
Adding volume back into the cheeks with dermal filler injections can diminish folds for a more youthful appearance.
Aside from being the result of natural changes that occur in the facial anatomy with age, here are some other reasons:
Injectable dermal fillers are the most popular and effective non-surgical solution for softening the appearance of nasolabial folds. Fillers work by plumping up facial tissue under the skin, correcting volume loss in the cheeks to smooth out those stubborn wrinkles.
Here's an overview of how fillers treat nasolabial folds:
For improving nasolabial folds, dermal fillers are strategically injected into two main areas of the cheeks:
The midface: The central part of the cheek area is built up to lift the cheeks subtly and restore lost volume. This relieves the tension causing the folds and eases their indented appearance.
Directly under the folds: More filler is placed just beneath the folds themselves to physically push them outward and minimizing the etched line appearance.
A skilled injector will also identify any other areas that could use subtle plumping or support, such as the temples, lower cheek, and lips. But the main focus is on the midface and directly augmenting the indented folds. A multi-area rejuvenation approach creates the most natural looking results.
The two main categories of dermal fillers used for cheeks and folds are:
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance in skin that provides hydration, volume, and elasticity. Popular HA filler brands include:
These fillers work by triggering the body to produce more of its own collagen, for results that get better over time. Options include:
Both HA and collagen stimulating fillers can be blended together for optimal, natural looking cheek enhancement and fold reduction. The injector will select the best filler composition tailored to each patient and their desired results.
Depending on the type of filler used, results can last from 1-2 years:
Over time, the fillers are naturally absorbed by the body and touch-up injections are needed to maintain the youthful improvements. Maintaining optimal results involves repeat treatments on an annual or bi-annual basis depending on the individual.
Many patients find the ongoing treatments worth the investment for the dramatic yet natural looking improvements in their facial appearance. After the initial set of injections, follow up appointments generally require less filler to maintain results.
For longer lasting rejuvenation, some dermatologists recommend combining dermal fillers with other complementary treatments that stimulate collagen, such as:
A multi-modal approach helps sustain improvements for longer periods between filler appointments. A healthy diet and lifestyle also supports vibrant, youthful skin.
Dr. Lanna leverages her expertise in facial anatomy and passion for aesthetics to shape beautifully balanced cheeks. Her artistic eye and commitment to personalized care result in subtle, gorgeous enhancement. You’ll recognize yourself in the mirror – just looking years younger.
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