How Do I Get Rid of the Fullness Above the Nasolabial Folds?
asked 1 year ago by John1981
Latest answer by Toby Mayer, MD
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Tags: nasolabial folds, full
3 answers to How Do I Get Rid of the Fullness Above the Nasolabial Folds?
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Fullness above the nasolabial fold.
It depends on the cause and the age of the patient. If it is due to sagging then you may need a cheeklift. If it is the step off then you may need a filler. See an experienced facelift surgeon for the best analysis.
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Getting Rid of the fullness above the Nasolabial (nose to corners of mouth) Folds
The fullness above the Nasolabial folds is the result of the progressive sagging of the cheeks encountering the tightly adherent skin of the upper lip. As a result, there is a progressively growing deepening of the fold and a pile-up overhanging it which proceeds to sag lower sideways causing the jowling.
The solutions to the deepening folds and the pile up above it fall into one of 2 broad classes of procedures, those which :
- Lift the cheek back where it belongs (Vertical...
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Fullness above the ansolabial folds
A photo would certainly be helpful to offer suggestions with regards to your query about treating the areas above the nasolabial folds. Sometimes that is soft tissue descent form the cheek . It can also be camouflaged with fillers in some cases.
