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Best Procedure for Noticeable Nasolabial Folds?
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Julie6895
in Minneapolis, MN
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Best Treatment for Naso-labial Folds
Hi Julie,
Ironically, the best treatment for noticeable nasolabial folds (NLF) involves treating the areas around the NLF. Sculptra's only indication is for treating NLFs, and again ironically many of the world's top Sculptra injectors do not inject the fold itself, but the areas adjacent to the folds. By replacing the volume in the face in the cheeks and maxilla, NLFs are lessened in a natural manner.
Other injectable fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, and...
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Fillers for nasolabial fold
Sorry to say there really is not best procedure. There are different options with different pros and cons that patients have to choose from.
Prior to the introduction of fillers and adopted common use of fat grafting over the last 10 to 20 years plastic surgeons mostly did facelifts and mid-face lifts to soften deep nasolabial folds. I was also taught that way but soon in practice realized that facelifts alone would not soften these folds sufficiently. The deeper folds like yours need a...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Nasolabial folds
Perfection in treating nasolabial folds is difficult. Neither surgerey or fillers is oerfect. but, in your case i would suggest a strong filler such as Radiesse. You will achieve a good result
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Multiple options for nasolabial folds
Nasolabial folds can be treated in a variety of ways. Younger women typically will be looking for non-invasive methods such as fillers or fat injections to improve the shadowing effect caused by the nasolabial folds. These can give great results, with minimal risks, and minimal down time. As the folds become more prominent, and soft tissues of the face age as well, a facelift or cheeklift may give more dramatic, longer lasting results, but with more downtime. It...
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Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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