Nasolabial Folds
Nasolabial folds are the indentation lines that extend from the edge of the nose to the mouth's outer corners. They become more prominent when people smile. They are sometimes called smile lines or laugh lines or the “parenthesis” on your face.
Except for newborns and people whose faces are paralyzed due to a medical condition, almost everyone has nasolabial folds. The folds, which are made of dense bundles of fibrous tissue and muscles, tend to become more prominent and deepen with age.
Along with developing of nasolabial folds, some people also develop lines next to the nasolabial folds as well as lines that extend down to the chin, which are sometimes referred to as marionette lines or doll lines.
Causes of Nasolabial Folds
Sun Exposure
Damages the skin, causing wrinkles and changes in texture
Loss of Collagen and Elastin
The building blocks of the skin, which with age, making the skin appear weak and thin
Age
As we age, the ligaments that are around the mouth and chin become looser, which lets the fatty tissue in the cheeks sag.
Genetics
If you look at your mom, dad, or older sibling and they have them, there is a great chance you will develop them too
Loss of Fat
It can make the cheeks and nearby regions appear saggy
Other factors that play a role in skin aging include:
smoking
exposure to environmental pollutants
rapid weight fluctuations
Treatments
Here’s the good news! Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler, like Restylane or Juvéderm serve to push up and support the folds that create deep lines on your face. The treatment results last about one year to 18 months. We also treat patients with Voluma in the cheekbones. This helps pull up and lift the sagging skin while also giving back the volume to your upper face.
