[Trimage Sio Clinic] Nasolabial Folds: Is Filling Them Always the Right Answer?

Trimage Sio Clinic: Nasolabial Folds,

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One of the first wrinkles we notice when looking in the mirror is the nasolabial fold. Many people think these folds must be eliminated, but in reality, they are a normal, natural contour of the face.

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Even newborns have nasolabial folds. Therefore, if the goal is to completely erase them, the face can end up looking flat and the expression unnatural.

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To maintain a natural facial line, it is important to preserve appropriate contours and dimension. For this reason, at Trimage Sio Clinic, we prioritize a design that considers the entire facial structure and balance, rather than simply filling in the nasolabial folds.

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Nasolabial folds can be broadly divided into two types.

One is a static wrinkle that is visible even when the face is at rest, and the other is a dynamic expression wrinkle that appears when smiling or talking.

Since these two have different causes and improvement methods, distinguishing between them is crucial.

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First, static wrinkles refer to nasolabial folds that are present on the face even without making any expressions.

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These static wrinkles can occur as we age due to the loss or shifting of facial fat, and they can appear deeper as skin elasticity decreases.

Also, as the facial support structure

weakens, the nasolabial area

may appear sunken,

which can also occur.

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In such cases, it is often difficult to improve the condition with simple lifting alone. While lifting procedures can be helpful, the nasolabial area is a location that structurally requires procedures to directly reinforce volume.

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Therefore, volume-enhancing procedures such as fillers or collagen boosters are often considered together.

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Generally, about 1cc to 2cc of filler per side is used for nasolabial folds, but in actual practice, there are factors more important than the volume itself.

The key factors are the precise location where the filler is placed, the layer into which it is injected, and the direction in which it supports the face. Since the results can vary significantly depending on the location and layer even with the same volume, anatomical understanding and delicate design are extremely important.

On the other hand, expression wrinkles refer to nasolabial folds that appear when smiling or talking. These wrinkles are not caused simply by a lack of volume, but by a complex combination of decreased skin elasticity, repetitive muscle movement, and the skin structure that folds when making expressions.

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Therefore, expression wrinkles are often difficult to improve sufficiently by just filling in volume. In fact, over-filling can make the face look unnatural when smiling.

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In such cases, considering lifting procedures that improve skin elasticity, wrinkle-improving lifting, or skin boosters and collagen regeneration treatments can help achieve natural results. Another important point in nasolabial fold treatment is that excessive volume reinforcement can lead to an unnatural impression.

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If you try to completely erase the nasolabial folds by forcefully filling them, the natural contours of the face may disappear, making the face look flat overall. It can also make the area around the mouth look dull or the face look puffy. Such changes can ultimately disrupt the structural dimension and create an unnatural impression.

For natural improvement of nasolabial folds, you must consider not just the nasolabial area, but the balance of the entire face.

In practice, when designing for nasolabial folds, we start by distinguishing between static and expression wrinkles and confirm the situations in which the patient wants improvement. Some people want to improve the nasolabial folds visible from the front, while others are concerned about the lines visible in photos. Others are bothered by the wrinkles that deepen when they smile.

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Accurately identifying these differences is the first step toward creating natural results.

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We must also consider the balance with the cheekbones, the volume status of the front and side cheeks, the presence of marionette lines near the mouth, and the jawline structure. For example, if there is a lack of volume in the front cheeks, filling only the nasolabial folds can make the face look even more unnatural.

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Conversely, if you do not want treatments in other areas, it is necessary to adjust the location or volume of the nasolabial treatment to maintain overall balance.

Ultimately, the key to natural nasolabial fold improvement is

treating the precise location in a balanced way without overdoing it.

Because nasolabial folds are not just a problem of one area but are connected to the entire facial structure, it is difficult to achieve natural results if you approach them based on a single wrinkle.

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You must consider the facial dimension along with the nasolabial hollowness to complete a more harmonious facial line.

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At Trimage Sio Clinic, we provide personalized nasolabial designs based on this anatomical structure and facial balance.

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your first lifting or skin treatment

properly,

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