TREATING SMILE LINES WITH DERMAL FILLER

Smile lines, or nasolabial lines run from the nose to the mouth, with the use of dermal fillers we can help reduce the appearance of those deep nasolabial folds that usually appear over time.

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DURATION

Minimum 30 Minutes

DOWNTIME

You may have some initial redness, swelling or bruising.

RESULTS

Immediately but will improve over a 4-6 week period.

ANAESTHETIC

Topical Anaesthetic & Local Anaesthetic

WHERE ARE SMILE LINES?


Smile lines are the vertical lines that extend from the side of the nose down to the mouth. They are also known as nasolabial lines or nasolabial folds.


WHY DO SMILE LINES APPEAR?

Nasolabial lines or folds are a completely normal part of the face but often appear deeper when we smile or laugh and therefore can be referred to as smile or laugh lines. Over time, repeated muscle movement, loss of volume and exposure to environmental factors such as the sun's ultraviolet rays and smoking can deepen these lines further.
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HOW TO REDUCE SMILE LINES


Nasolabial lines/folds are a common complaint within our Crosby clinic. When patients present, they often expect us to suggest filling these lines with dermal filler immediately to help soften them. However during consultation we assess the full face and often recommend mid-face support in the form of cheek contouring first. 


This treatment uses hyaluronic acid dermal filler to support the fat pads in the cheek area which in turn lifts and pulls back the volume that is 'falling' into the nasolabial region. Injecting the nasolabial lines before supporting the mid-face can lead to a bulking and an unnatural appearance. Once the mid-face has been supported the area is then reassessed and may then be treated directly with dermal fillers. We often recommend dermal filler treatments to be carried out in a staged approach to achieve the best and most natural results. 

As well as using hyaluronic acid dermal fillers to help restore the lost volume in the mid-face and support the fat pads in this region there are other options available to help lift the nasolabial lines/folds. These options may include collagen stimulation through radiofrequency using Endymed Skin tightening, or a combination of radiofrequency with needling; Endymed Intensif, or needling with microneedling, commencing a medical-grade skin care system, or even surgery. All your options will be discussed with you at your consultation appointment.

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SMILE LINES BEFORE AND AFTER

This patient wanted to reduce the depth of the nasolabial fold. A hyaluronic acid dermal filler was placed using a cannula to reduce the folds giving a natural and soft appearance.

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FAQs

  • Can fillers help smile lines?

    Yes, dermal filler can be used to help improve the appearance of smile lines. However, the correct filler is required for this area. Juvederm® and Belotero® have a portfolio of fillers available to suit different areas of the face. For example we would not want to inject the same dermal filler in the delicate lip tissue as in the strong structural jawline. 

  • When do you get smile lines?

    Smile lines will usually start to appear in your 20's and 30's. Although we can always see smile lines when actively smiling, when we are younger, these disappear again when relaxing your face. There are a number of factors that can affect the appearance of the smile lines and the age at which they appear. 

  • Can smile lines go away naturally?

    Smile lines are inevitable due to the ageing process and natural loss of elasticity in the skin and the lack of support from our fat pads in our face that move downwards overtime. 

    For some, dermal filler is not an option, therefore there are other treatments available to help stimulate your own collagen, help tighten and improve the appearance of smile lines. These treatments include: 

    Endymed Skin Tightening

    Endymed Intensif

    Endymed Fractional Resurfacing

    Microneedling

    IPL Skin rejuvenation


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