Dermal Filler for Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines)

Dermal filler for nasolabial folds

Dermal filler for nasolabial folds

One of the early signs of aging: “We used to worry about acne, now we worry about fine lines” — especially the nasolabial folds. The reason these grooves on either side of the nose reveal our age so readily is their tendency to extend endlessly downward, making the whole face appear to sag. Dermal filler and autologous fat grafting for nasolabial folds are both popular medical-aesthetic treatments today. (Dermal filler for nasolabial folds)

Whether you choose dermal filler for nasolabial folds or autologous fat grafting, the material is injected along the side of the fold, (dermal filler for nasolabial folds) directly into the subcutaneous tissue in the direction of the wrinkle. Supporting cellular nutrition helps damaged cells repair in a timely manner and revitalizes skin cells, promotes capillary formation, improves the metabolism of skin cells, strengthens the activity of collagen in the skin, and rebuilds the collagen and elastic fiber framework. This keeps the skin hydrated and dewy, achieving smooth, firm facial skin, lifting the face, and reducing nasolabial folds. The results of these two filling methods differ. For static nasolabial folds caused by aging, hyaluronic acid (HA) filler can be chosen. HA is derived from biological tissue and integrates well with the skin after injection. Over time it naturally breaks down and does not remain in the body.

Although autologous fat grafting has advantages for filling areas such as the cheeks and forehead, (dermal filler for nasolabial folds) it is noticeably inferior to HA for filling the nasolabial fold area. This is because fat lacks sufficient viscoelasticity and support. Poor physician technique, inadequate fat purification and separation equipment, or a lack of adequate cellular nutrition in the body can all lead to a low survival rate of transferred fat cells, so ideal results may not be achieved.

Therefore, for many people who say they regret their nasolabial fold filling, this is mostly due to unqualified clinics and practitioners performing non-standard procedures, (dermal filler for nasolabial folds) substandard filler materials, inadequate equipment, and a lack of cellular nutrition in the body. Next, let’s look at the results of nasolabial fold filling.

Using HA to fill nasolabial folds provides a fairly good wrinkle-reducing effect, and it is almost non-toxic and harmless to the human body, (dermal filler for nasolabial folds) able to remain in the body and be absorbed and broken down by it.

The results of HA filler for nasolabial folds are relatively natural. By filling the skin’s creases, and with the support of cellular nutrition, it strongly locks in moisture, keeping the skin hydrated and dewy. Its penetration into the skin is strong; it binds with skin cells through the stratum corneum, maintains moisture in the stratum corneum and the integrity of its fibrous structure, (dermal filler for nasolabial folds) improves the living environment of skin cells and promotes the metabolism of skin tissue, enhances blood circulation, and increases skin density to achieve a relatively good wrinkle-reducing effect.

It also offers relatively good improvement for reducing nasolabial folds, helping those seeking a more youthful facial appearance. (Dermal filler for nasolabial folds)

When getting HA injections for nasolabial folds, choosing a reputable, licensed clinic is very important.

What to be aware of when getting HA filler for nasolabial folds★★★

☞1. Avoid injecting while lying down

Nasolabial folds should never be injected while lying down. They are affected by gravity, so lying down makes it inaccurate to judge their position. Injection should be done in a seated position.

☞2. Avoid single-layer injection

(Dermal filler for nasolabial folds) When injecting HA for nasolabial folds, avoid single-layer injection. A multi-layer injection approach is preferable to achieve the best filling effect. In the deep layer (subcutaneous) and superficial layer (dermis), inject as sparingly and evenly as possible. Generally, inject the superficial layer first, then the deep layer — filling the skin volume first with the superficial layer, then the tissue volume with the deep layer.

☞3. Consider comprehensive treatment when necessary

If the nasolabial folds are caused by aging, then filling the folds alone cannot achieve overall improvement of facial laxity. Both the physician and the patient need to consider whether the mid-face, temples, cheeks, and other areas also require comprehensive treatment, (dermal filler for nasolabial folds) along with cellular nutrition to repair damaged cells, effectively support skin cells, help cells produce collagen, promote normal cell growth, and improve the nutritional status and microenvironment of cells, so that the skin becomes firm and elastic.

It is worth noting that during comprehensive treatment, the nasolabial folds usually rank quite low in the order of facial assessment — for example, after the mid-face is improved, the nasolabial folds may also improve, so in the end only a small amount is needed to address them.

That said, no anti-aging aesthetic treatment is permanent; they all require ongoing maintenance for better results, just like using skincare products — though the interval between medical-aesthetic treatments is longer. Research from Stanford University in the U.S. indicates that (dermal filler for nasolabial folds) minimally invasive aesthetic procedures achieve anti-aging by generating new cellular tissue to rejuvenate the face. But do [newly generated cells = young cells]? The answer is no! Because in young people the telomere length is roughly 8,000 to 10,000 nucleotides. As the body naturally ages, by age 40 our telomere length is less than half, and with each generation of cell renewal the telomere length gradually shortens until the end of life. Therefore, without intervention, each new generation of cells will inevitably be older than the previous one. Experts say extending a person’s telomeres can make cells young again and full of vitality. (Dermal filler for nasolabial folds)

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• Dr. Xu has a comprehensive understanding of North American aesthetics and the complexity of Asian facial structure
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