Dermal fillers are often the first treatment option dermatologists recommend for nasolabial folds. It's generally safe and effective, without being as invasive and costly as surgery.
A doctor can greatly reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds using a surgical process called subcision. This procedure is typically used to treat scars and acne marks but may also help with nasolabial folds. During subcision, a doctor uses a needle to break up pockets of tissue.
Restylane (Medicis) and Juvederm (Allergan) are sterilized gel made from hyaluronic acid (HA) which are made in a laboratory. They have the best safety profile of all the fillers currently on the market and are FDA-approved for use in the nasolabial fold.
Juvederm Vollure XC is now the first and only hyaluronic acid dermal filler approved for the correction of moderate to severe wrinkles and folds and can last up to 18 months. This is the longest-lasting result shown in clinical studies in nasolabial folds.
The smoothness of Juvederm makes it better at addressing finer lines and wrinkles in tight facial areas. In contrast, the cohesive nature of Restylane allows it to stay in the place in the injected which makes it ideal for adding volume in specific sunken facial areas.
The differences for Restylane Lyft vs Voluma? Restylane Lyft is FDA approved for 15-18 months of lift while Voluma is FDA approved for 20-24 months of lift. Voluma is the softer agent and I like using this in individuals with thin skin or with individuals who need a mild lift (younger patients).
Clinical assessments. After 84 days of treatment with Retinol/LR2412, a statistically significant improvement was observed with Retinol/LR2412 for glabellar wrinkles (1.9 ± 0.8 vs. 2.3 ± 0.8), supralabial wrinkles (1.1 ± 0.9 vs. 1.5 ± 0.8), nasolabial fold (2.5 ± 0.8 vs.
Restylane® can be used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).
What causes nasolabial folds? Age, sun damage, and smoking are the biggest culprits of deepening nasolabial folds. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays break down the collagen and elastin fibers in your skin that keep it smooth and supported. Smoking also breaks down these fibers.
When a person loses weight, he or she no longer has the facial fat to keep the skin taut and full. Facial volume loss can create hollows, prominent jowls, deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines around the mouth, and other signs of aging.
Filling isn't the only solution to smile lines. If your lines are still relatively superficial, microneedling can provide excellent results. Also known as collagen induction therapy, microneedling uses tiny needles to create microscopic punctures in the skin.
Nasolabial and Marionette Lines
They can dramatically age a face and contribute to a person looking sadder, or older than their years. Nasolabial lines are also among the first wrinkles or signs of aging to develop, and you might even start to develop these lines as early as your twenties.
There has been no credible research to support the use of facial exercises to improve the appearance of nasolabial folds. However, in theory, they may help keep facial muscles toned and the skin tight as people age.
"It is not uncommon for faces to be asymmetrical and often we find that people tend to have more lines or deeper sagging of the skin (prominent nasolabial folds or nose to mouth lines) on the side they sleep," said Dr Mahto.
Fillers are most often the first step toward reducing nasolabial folds. Dermatologists and other aesthetic professionals inject fillers into the skin around the cheek. This adds volume to the area and lifts the skin.
Efficacy: In a recent study, 80 percent of subjects given Restylane injections reported improvement of the upper lip after two weeks. In a study from 2003, 80 percent of subjects who received Botox injections for frown lines said the lines were still reduced to mild or no lines after 30 days .
Both Restylane and Juvederm are incredibly effective in reducing the appearance of nasolabial folds, also known as “smile lines.” Juvederm Ultra XC and Juvederm Ultra Plus can both help to reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds, and Juvederm Vollure was initially created to reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds ...
Most nasolabial folds will typically require two syringes to fully correct.
Dermal fillers can lessen the appearance of nasolabial folds by plumping the upper cheek or the area just below your smile lines. Fillers like Juvederm or Restyalne are 100% non-surgical and provide results that are both dramatic and instant.
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure. It involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized needles. The small wounds cause your body to make more collagen and elastin, which heal your skin and help you look younger. You might also hear it called collagen induction therapy.
Believe it or not, when the fold is caused by a tight muscle, the answer is BOTOX. Our Bay Area patients with a snarl or resting “not-so-nice” face can get two quick, easy BOTOX injections (one on each side of the nose) to relax this muscle and soften their snarl and their nasolabial folds.
Cost: Juvéderm costs an average of $600, while Restylane costs can range between $300 and $650 per injection.
While both treatments are considered effective, Juvéderm works quicker and lasts longer. Botox can take a few days to take effect and the results wear off after a few months. You will need follow-up treatments to maintain your results, no matter which treatment you choose.
How Long It Lasts. Juvederm lasts longer than products like Botox and Dysport, and patients can enjoy its effects for a period varying between six months and a year. Voluma lasts even longer than Juvederm – its effects are apparently for up to two years.