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What are My Options for Improving Nasolabial Folds? (photo)

asked 5 months ago by surfer22 in Newport Beach, CA
Latest answer by Harold Bienvenu, MD
Question viewed 273 times
Tags: marionette lines, nasolabial folds, male

I am becoming bothered by my nasolabial folds and am wondering what can be done to improve the area.

5 answers to What are My Options for Improving Nasolabial Folds? (photo)

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Dermal Fillers can work to treat nasolabial folds

If you are bothered by your nasolabial folds, and wonder what to do to improve the area, it is important to know that the nasolabial folds commonly appear to "deepen" -- that is in part from the decent of the cheek fat, which leaves hollows on the upper inner cheeks, as seen in your photo. Correction of these folds can be done by injection of dermal fillers or fat into the cheeks to fill the hollow and pull the cheek up. The filler can also be injected into and... more
Scott C. Young, MD

Medford Plastic Surgeon
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Layered fillers versus Surgical treatment

Nasolabial areas can be injected in a "layered" technique, using Radiesse in the deeper layers and Juvederm or Restylane more superficially to get a nice , natural result. Also, endoscopic, "small-incision" lifts of the midface can give a more permanent result. Hal Bienvenu MD, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Lake Charles, La.
Harold Bienvenu, MD

Lake Charles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Radiesse For Nasolabial Folds

In addition to hyaluronic fillers like Juvederm, you may also want to consider Radiesse, which is made of calcium hydroxyapatite. This compound is naturally found in our bones. It is also one of the building blocks of collagen fibers. Radiesse injections not only fill creases in the skin (for issues like nasolabial folds, marionette lines, frown lines and jowls) but also forms a structural matrix beneath the surface which prompts the formation of new collagen growth. The main concept behind... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Sculptra would add volume back

Loss of volume in the middle , and possibly upper, portion of your face is the greatest contributed to the formation of these folds. Thank you for the photos as they make a big difference when giving advice like this. I think that Sculptra would be wonderful to replace your lost volume and give you a "lift" without surgery.
Jo Herzog, MD

Birmingham Dermatologist
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Nasolabial Fold Treatment

Thank you for the question and the photo. First, it is important to understand the cause of deep nasolabial folds. NL folds actually don't deepen. What is actually happening is the rest of your cheek is moving inferiorly and anteriorly. This gives the appearence of deepening. So you must consider whether you want to slightly mask the problem or treat it. Masking the problem would involve injecting fillers such as Perlane or Juvederm. Both work equally well for that problem. The other... more
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon

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