I saw a video on YouTube where she says that one of the best ways to minimize nasolabial folds without looking like a bullfrog is by injecting a small amount of filler at the base of the nostrils. I’ve never seen this before. Would you agree with this method? And if so, how much and what kind of filler would one use for this? I already get cheekbone injections that create lift but I still have some folds I’d like to eliminate but I don’t want to look too full at the mouth.
Answer: Yes but be carful I think want you are referring to is injecting into the piriform recess. It depends on the severity of the fold but you can certainly start there. Just be careful if the angular artery crosses superficially in that area so you need to inject deep a cannula is also safer specifically 25G cannula reduces bruising and less risk of compromising the artery and causing an occolusion. Nasolabial fold is high risk! so make sure you go to expert injector who really respects the anatomy. Since this is such a dynamic area of movement depending on the depth of the fold I would use medium G' hyaluronic acid dermal filler or even medium high dermal filler...Voluma, Restylane Lift sometimes even Radiesse if the fold is severe. .1cc-.2cc. Talk to your injector make sure you don't get overfilled in this area as well.
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Answer: Yes but be carful I think want you are referring to is injecting into the piriform recess. It depends on the severity of the fold but you can certainly start there. Just be careful if the angular artery crosses superficially in that area so you need to inject deep a cannula is also safer specifically 25G cannula reduces bruising and less risk of compromising the artery and causing an occolusion. Nasolabial fold is high risk! so make sure you go to expert injector who really respects the anatomy. Since this is such a dynamic area of movement depending on the depth of the fold I would use medium G' hyaluronic acid dermal filler or even medium high dermal filler...Voluma, Restylane Lift sometimes even Radiesse if the fold is severe. .1cc-.2cc. Talk to your injector make sure you don't get overfilled in this area as well.
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March 31, 2023
Answer: HA Dermal Filler Hi @Canadian_NewYorker. HA dermal fillers injected into the piriform fossa is a great way to smoothen out the nasolabial folds. Restylane Defyne works great in this area. Best of Luck, Dr. Nima!
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March 31, 2023
Answer: HA Dermal Filler Hi @Canadian_NewYorker. HA dermal fillers injected into the piriform fossa is a great way to smoothen out the nasolabial folds. Restylane Defyne works great in this area. Best of Luck, Dr. Nima!
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March 21, 2019
Answer: Smile Lines / Nasolabial Folds - Fillers + Sculptra, Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, Radiofrequency, Peels, Skin Care I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion (J Plasma), thread lifting, and peels to get the most conservative, natural look. I suggest seeing a facial sculpting expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 21, 2019
Answer: Smile Lines / Nasolabial Folds - Fillers + Sculptra, Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, Radiofrequency, Peels, Skin Care I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion (J Plasma), thread lifting, and peels to get the most conservative, natural look. I suggest seeing a facial sculpting expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 11, 2019
Answer: Injectable Fillers: Nasolabial folds Dear mghazi11,
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March 11, 2019
Answer: Injectable Fillers: Nasolabial folds Dear mghazi11,
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March 11, 2019
Answer: Anatomy and bone structure Hi,thanks for your question.Naso-labial folds lines are result of normal aging changes of the face which includes changes in the bone, soft tissue and skin. If a doctor is simply injecting the area of the folds, it very difficult to improve them and still have it look natural. You usually have to treat the support structures of the face by injecting in the mid face or cheek area to lift, rather than injecting directly into the nasolabial fold. Each face is different, and the treatment and fillers used are going to depend on your skin type, what other fillers you’ve had, your age and so forth. It is always best to treat the face as a full unit, and think of it that way rather than looking at specific lines, because that is a way of keeping a treatment looking very natural. I prefer to use Sculptra, Juvederm Voluma and Radiesse to lift and shape the face which can improve naso-labial folds and fold under your lower lip rather than simply injecting thinner fillers directly to the folds. Ultherapy and Thermi technologies can also be effective, minimally invasive treatment options for improving marionette lines by lifting and tightening the face. Once again, seek out an experienced injector of the face who can do a complete facial analysis and explain to you what would be the best way to move forward. I hope that is helpful. Best of luck.
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March 11, 2019
Answer: Anatomy and bone structure Hi,thanks for your question.Naso-labial folds lines are result of normal aging changes of the face which includes changes in the bone, soft tissue and skin. If a doctor is simply injecting the area of the folds, it very difficult to improve them and still have it look natural. You usually have to treat the support structures of the face by injecting in the mid face or cheek area to lift, rather than injecting directly into the nasolabial fold. Each face is different, and the treatment and fillers used are going to depend on your skin type, what other fillers you’ve had, your age and so forth. It is always best to treat the face as a full unit, and think of it that way rather than looking at specific lines, because that is a way of keeping a treatment looking very natural. I prefer to use Sculptra, Juvederm Voluma and Radiesse to lift and shape the face which can improve naso-labial folds and fold under your lower lip rather than simply injecting thinner fillers directly to the folds. Ultherapy and Thermi technologies can also be effective, minimally invasive treatment options for improving marionette lines by lifting and tightening the face. Once again, seek out an experienced injector of the face who can do a complete facial analysis and explain to you what would be the best way to move forward. I hope that is helpful. Best of luck.
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