Nasolabial folds - filler alternatives? Would Profhilo soften these? (photos)

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I have lost a bit of weight recently, and my nasolabial folds have become more evident on my face. Aside from filling them, or using fillers in my cheeks to lift, are there any other options? Would profhilo help soften these, would laser/ HIFU or micro-needling improve the appearance or would my best bet be to have a thread lift?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

HA filler works well for elevating and smoothlng the kinds of minimal smile lines seen in the photo. In fact, my last patient of yesterday evening had precisely the same problem and was delighted with the immediate results after not more than a five minute procedure. It is important that the right filler be selected and the correct technique for injection is used. So, make sure that you consult and experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and of course ask to see his/her personal before and after photos before agreeing to proceed. Fraxel lasers and other relatively expensive, so-called energy-based devices that are backed by heavy marketing for their use to date do not possess the hard science to support them. Microneedling is fine for treating very superficial surface texture and color changes, but would be unlikely to do much for the smiles. Profhilo, which I have been using for years in my practice aborad (where it is approved, unlike currently in the States) is a biomodulatory filler and is best for improving skin texture and hydration, but not as a filler, which is needed in this case. Hope this helps. Best of luck.

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