How to Treat Nasolabial Folds with Filler: Specialist Advice
Nasolabial folds, also known as smile lines or laughter lines, are the lines that go from the nose to the mouth. They are a normal part of our face. However, as we get older, they can become deeper. This happens because of volume loss, less collagen, and changes in skin quality. For many patients in Wigan and Greater Manchester, the worry isn’t about the folds. It’s the fear of looking overfilled or unnatural.
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At SF Aesthetics in Wigan, we take a skin-first, measurement-led approach to treating nasolabial folds. Rather than simply filling the line, we assess overall facial structure, skin quality, and mid-face support. This helps us decide if dermal filler is right for you. We also consider other treatments. These include collagen-stimulating or skin-boosting options. They may give a more natural and longer-lasting result.
Our priority is conservative, natural results that soften nasolabial folds without heaviness or distortion of the face.
This guide covers what you need to know about nasolabial fillers. It explains how they work and how we provide personalised treatments. Our goal is to help you look and feel your best.
What are Nasolabial Folds?
Nasolabial folds are the skin lines that go from the nose to the mouth. They form due to repeated facial movements like smiling or talking. While they are a normal part of our face, they often look more noticeable as we age. This happens because collagen and elastin in our skin decrease over time.
Several factors contribute to nasolabial folds becoming deeper, including:
- Loss of facial volume due to natural fat redistribution
- Decreased skin elasticity caused by collagen depletion
- Sun exposure and lifestyle factors such as smoking
Nasolabial fold fillers offer a non-surgical way to lessen these lines. This treatment helps create a smoother and more balanced appearance for the face.
How Do You Mark Up for Nasolabial Filler?
Marking up the treatment area is a critical step in ensuring safe and effective results. At SF Aesthetics, our skilled practitioners use a careful process to plan injection sites. This ensures precision and effective delivery.
- We start by analysing your facial anatomy, considering areas of volume loss and skin laxity.
- The team carefully marks the treatment zones to define the folds’ path and ensure symmetry.
- We always use numbing cream before treatment to reduce discomfort. This helps you feel safe and relaxed during the procedure.
By clearly defining the injection points, we can improve your natural beauty. This way, we avoid an overfilled or unnatural appearance.
Injection Techniques for Treating Nose-to-Mouth Lines Directly
What Type of Filler Product Works Best in This Region?
Dermal fillers for nasolabial folds focus on restoring lost volume and improving the skin’s elasticity. We primarily use hyaluronic acid-based fillers, as they offer excellent safety, reversibility, and natural-looking results. Products like Teoxane and Restylane work well for these treatments. They blend easily with the skin’s tissue.
We carefully choose the type and amount of filler based on your unique anatomy and beauty goals. This ensures balanced results that enhance your natural features.
Sometimes we use other treatments like Sculptra. This helps with collagen loss in the upper face, like the cheeks. We do this before treating the nasolabial folds. Learn more about Sculptra here.
If the skin quality of the face is poor, we can add treatments. We may use skin boosters like Profhilo for hydration or microneedling to improve the skin’s texture.
Using Piriform Fossa Filler Treatments to Manage Nasolabial Folds
For advanced treatment of nasolabial folds, additional focus may be placed on the piriform fossa, a small area adjacent to the base of the nose where deep-seated volume loss commonly occurs.
Where is the Piriform Fossa?
The piriform fossa is located at the base of the nostrils, next to the nasal opening. Loss of volume in this region can accentuate the appearance of nasolabial folds, which is why treating the piriform fossa plays a key role in achieving balanced results.
Can the Piriform Fossa and Nasolabial Folds Be Treated Together?
Yes, and in many cases, they should be! By treating both areas, we can provide a more harmonious and lifted appearance to the mid-face. This approach reduces strain on the nasolabial area for better longevity and improved outcomes.
Gain Confidence in Piriform Fossa and Nasolabial Treatments
At SF Aesthetics, we’ve treated countless patients from Wigan and Greater Manchester with piriform fossa and nasolabial fold fillers. Our expertise ensures you’re in safe, experienced hands for achieving premium, natural results.
Common Mistakes Aesthetic Practitioners Make Treating Nose-to-Mouth Lines (and How to Avoid Them)
How to Prevent Overfilling the Nasolabial Folds
Overfilling these folds can lead to a “puffy” or unnatural look. At SF Aesthetics, we focus on maintaining natural lines while reducing their severity, keeping your appearance youthful but genuine.
Avoiding Treating in the Wrong Order
Treating nasolabial folds in isolation is a common mistake. Volume loss in surrounding areas, such as the cheeks and mid-face, often contributes to deeper folds. By addressing these regions first, nasolabial folds often reduce naturally, requiring less product and achieving more balanced results.
Consider Other Treatments to Refine Results
While fillers deliver excellent results, we often recommend complementary treatments to further enhance outcomes. This may include collagen-boosting treatments or skin tightening procedures that target elasticity to provide a smoother overall appearance.
See All Our Dermal Filler Prices
If you’re curious about our pricing or want to explore additional filler treatments, you can check our full Dermal Fillers Price.
Why Choose SF Aesthetics Wigan for your Nasolabial Folds Filler?
Shelley Frost our lead practitioner has over ten years of experience in aesthetics and is deeply committed to patient-focused care. We also feature glowing Five star Google reviews from satisfied patients who’ve experienced life-changing results.
Take the Next Step Towards Confidence and Beauty
Feeling ready to tackle your nasolabial folds or learn more about how fillers can transform your look? Reach out to SF Aesthetics in Wigan, where artistry meets expertise. Book your consultation today, and begin your personalised aesthetic enhancement.
Our Clinic Location, Wigan Greater Manchester
Our clinic is located at 91 Spencer Rd, Whitley Cres, Wigan WN1 2QR. In the heart of Wigan Greater Manchester, just ten minutes from Junction 27 M6 at Standish and Junction 5 M61 Middlebrook Bolton.
Nurse-led in Wigan · Shelley Frost, prescriber
nasolabial fold filler
From £350
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I really like the results on Janice, Wigan. I have similar folds and contours. I’m originally auburn with fair skin. I could do with a chemical peel. I’m 66. Just officially retired and have a budget of £800.
Hey Susan, why not book in for a consultation and see what options we have within your budget.