Nasolabial fold

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The nasolabial fold is the fold that runs diagonally from the nostril to the corner of the mouth. This fold, also called a furrow, wrinkle, crease, or groove, is a clear sign of aging. Once this fold is smoothed out, the face looks much fresher. Many people find the nasolabial fold bothersome. It's one of the most frequently asked questions by cosmetic doctors. There are several treatment methods to eliminate this unsightly groove. In this blog post, you can read all about nasolabial fold treatment.

Nasolabial Fold Filler

The nasolabial fold can become disturbingly deep with age. The groove can be treated very effectively with a filler. The filler is usually based on hyaluronic acid. A treatment is effective for an average of 9-12 months. The nasolabial fold can be treated in two ways: directly and indirectly. With direct treatment, the filler is placed under the groove, thus filling the fold. With indirect treatment, the filler is placed more to the side of the cheekbones, somewhere directly under the outer corner of the eye. This lifts the volume that causes the fold.

Reducing the Nasolabial Fold

In many cases, the fold is softened rather than fully filled. The goal is to maintain a natural look, since completely filling it often appears unnatural.

Experiences with Nasolabial Fold Treatment

The nasolabial fold has been one of the most commonly performed filler treatments for many years. This is because aging is often the first visible through the fold (groove) between the nose and lips. This develops slowly but surely as the cheekbones sink due to gravity. It is advisable to read reviews from other consumers. Are they satisfied? Do they have any tips and tricks? Read nasolabial fold reviews on Injectablesbooking. Select "rating" in the search results to sort the list by Google reviews.

Nasolabial fold before and after

Treating the nasolabial fold with fillers generally produces good results. Patient satisfaction is high, and the results are very visible. See the before-and-after photos of nasolabial fold treatment:

Fillers in the Nasolabial Fold

Most experienced doctors usually no longer treat the nasolabial fold by placing a filler under the wrinkle. In theory, the skin there will then be lifted and the fold will indeed appear less deep. However, this is not the solution that experienced cosmetic doctors often choose these days. They reintroduce a filler to the place where the volume has disappeared. When you restore volume to the cheekbones and even more diagonally upwards, the skin of the nasolabial fold is 'lifted' again. This has a much more natural and lasting result.

This filler can be injected deeply for a lifting effect, but can also be applied superficially to the dermis. The choice depends on your skin quality and the brand of filler. Often, all facial wrinkles are softened by a cosmetic filler treatment.

Price of Treatment

Most nasolabial fold treatments use 1 ml of filler. A milliliter of filler costs from €240 per treatment. Because important blood vessels run along the nose, it's advisable to choose a doctor with extensive experience and not the cheapest clinic. Compare prices of all clinics on this site. Enter your location to view clinics near you.

Botox in the Nasolabial Fold?

The fold between the nose and lips cannot be treated with Botox. Botox can be used to remove dynamic wrinkles (frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet). The nasal fold is treated with fillers.

Nasolabial Fold Treatment with Injectables

Injectables is the collective name for botulinum toxin, fillers, Profhilo, and skin boosters. The nasolabial fold is usually treated with fillers. A filler plumps up wrinkles, restores lost volume, and/or optimizes the contour. Fillers are also used, for example, to fill bags under the eyes or lips.

One possible cause of the deep crease along the nose is the sagging volume of the cheekbones. As everyone knows, almost everything sags as we age. A face is supposed to have subcutaneous fat pads (fatty tissue) where the cheekbones are. These can sag. This is due to gravity, but also to the decline in collagen. As a result, the skin becomes less firm and no longer holds the fat pads in place. Finally, the elastin in the skin also decreases, making the skin less resilient. Read more about smoker's wrinkles here.

Price of nasolabial fold treatment

Because clinic prices in the UK are often unclear, you can easily compare injectable prices on this website. For the treatment of a significant nasolabial fold, you should see a significant improvement with just 1 to 2 ml. The cheapest price is €199 per ml. Compare all clinics in your area on Injectablesbooking.

We do recommend choosing an absolute A-brand hyaluronic acid, such as Juvéderm, Restylane, Stylage, Belotero, Teosyal or Aliaxin. These brands have various variants, suitable for every treatment indication.

Furthermore, it's recommended to choose an experienced cosmetic doctor. Cosmetic treatments are practically a craft. By considering skin quality, shading, anatomy, desired results, product capacity, and the best treatment method, an experienced cosmetic doctor can distinguish themselves. They also consider how to emphasize strong facial features. Choosing a Cosmetic Doctor certified by the Royal Dutch Medical Association (KNMG) guarantees an experienced doctor. Therefore, it's advisable not to simply choose the cheapest filler clinic.

Which brand of filler?

To sufficiently lift the skin, a hyaluronic acid filler with a high G-prime is often injected. The G-prime indicates the filler's "lifting capacity." Restylane Lyft, for example, is suitable for this. When a hyaluronic acid filler is injected into the dermis, a softer and more dynamic one is often chosen. Aliaxin SR, for example, is ideal for this. This filler adds volume but also stimulates the regeneration of collagen and elastin where needed.

Injectables clinic near you.

Whether you live near Amsterdam, Groningen, Tilburg, Rotterdam, Maastricht, or Haarlem, there's always a clinic nearby. There are currently approximately 600 clinics in the UK where you can go for cosmetic treatments. Search, compare, and book your injectables treatment at Injectablesbooking.co.uk

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