What are Nasolabial Folds? How Are They Treated?

What is Nasolabial?
How is Nasolabial Treated?

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The nasolabial folds are the indentation lines on either side of the mouth that extend from the edge of the nose to the outer corners of the mouth. They can be corrected with nasolabial fillers. They become more prominent when people smile.

These folds also tend to deepen with age. Some people develop wrinkles next to the nasolabial folds, which can be more noticeable when smiling. These are sometimes called smile lines or laugh lines.

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What are
Nasolabial Folds?

These are sometimes called smile lines or laugh lines.

Nasolabial folds are the lines on either side of the mouth. They are more prominent when a person smiles.

Almost everyone has nasolabial folds, except newborns and people whose faces are paralyzed due to a medical condition.

Made up of dense fibrous tissue and muscle bundles, the folds tend to become more prominent with age.

As the skin sags and thins, many people notice that their nasolabial folds become more prominent.

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What are the Causes of Nasolabial?

Nasolabial folds are a normal part of the human anatomy, not a medical condition or a sign of aging. However, as people age, these folds can deepen and sag.

With age, some people develop lines near the nasolabial folds.

Others develop lines that extend up to the chin, sometimes called marionette lines.

Nasolabial folds become more prominent due to several factors, including:

sun exposure, which damages the skin, causing wrinkles and changes in texture loss of collagen with age, which makes the skin appear weak and thin loss of fat, which can make the cheeks and nearby areas appear saggy

As the skin ages, facial expressions can cause deeper wrinkles.

Smiling can also deepen nasolabial folds, as can frequent frowning of the eyebrows.

Other factors that play a role in skin aging include:

smoking cigarettes
exposure to environmental pollutants
rapid weight loss or frequent fluctuations in weight

Benefits of Using Fillers for Nasolabial Folds

Although individual results vary, fillers generally provide the following benefits:

increased collagen in the skin, which helps to plump the targeted area
increased volume around the mouth
a general “lifting” of the skin
smoother and softer skin appearance
minimal side effects
instant results
Option to wear makeup after your treatment if desired

How is Nasolabial Treatment?

Treatment of nasolabial folds, a cosmetic problem, nasolabial folds are not a risk factor for any health condition and do not necessarily require treatment. Some people who notice that their nasolabial folds are particularly prominent may choose to eliminate them.

Some cosmetic procedures can reduce or eliminate the appearance of nasolabial folds. Treatment options include: Dermal fillers, skin resurfacing treatments, surgical removal, experimental treatments

What are the Risks and Possible Side Effects of Nasolabial Fold Filling?

Risks of nasolabial fold filling;

bruising at the injection site
swelling
Redness
skin rash
Itching

Rare side effects include:

bleeding
damaged blood vessels
infection
scarring
necrosis (tissue death)
acne-like lesions

What Causes Nasolabial Folds?

Everyone has nasolabial folds, but they can become more pronounced as we age due to natural collagen losses. When you lose collagen, your skin can become less firm and supple and therefore such wrinkles can deepen.

Another reason why nasolabial folds become more prominent with age is the tendency of the cheeks to flatten. When this occurs, your skin sags downward, deepening the folds around your cheeks.

There are other factors you can control.Chronic sun exposure contributes to skin aging (photoaging) by destroying elastin and collagen in the skin.

This can make skin wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds, more prominent.Using sunscreen every day is a must to prevent cancers and photoaging.

These articles are written for informational purposes.You should consult your doctor to determine whether the procedure has been performed and the appropriate treatment for you.