Nasolabial Fold Treatment in Seoul
Mid-face volume restoration and fold reduction
Mid-face volume restoration and fold reduction
Nasolabial folds (smile lines running from the nose to corners of the mouth) deepen with age due to volume loss in the mid-face and overlying skin laxity. The underlying buccal fat pad descends with gravity, creating hollowness above the fold and deepness of the fold itself. These folds become permanent fixtures with time and are one of the most visible signs of aging.
Treatment approaches address both volume loss and skin laxity. Strategic filler injection restores volume to the mid-face cheek area and along the fold itself. Ulthera tightens overlying skin without adding volume. RF remodels collagen to improve skin texture and reduce fold visibility. Combination approaches produce natural results that restore youthful proportions.
At ABLE Dermatology, we use a combination approach: assessment determines the degree of volume loss vs skin laxity. Filler restores volume. Ulthera or RF provides skin tightening. Results appear immediately from filler and continue improving 8-12 weeks from collagen remodeling.
Volume Assessment: Precise evaluation determines whether the fold is primarily from volume loss vs skin laxity. Many patients have both components.
Strategic Filler: Hyaluronic acid filler is injected along the fold and in the medial cheek area to restore volume and elevate the skin overlying the fold. Results are immediate.
Skin Tightening (Optional): Ulthera or RF can be combined with filler to tighten overlying skin and enhance collagen density, creating more sustainable results.
Maintenance: Filler typically requires repeat injections every 9-12 months. Skin tightening effects from Ulthera or RF last longer and can reduce filler frequency over time.
Clinical evaluation determines fold depth, volume loss extent, and skin laxity. 3D analysis guides optimal treatment protocol selection.
Strategic filler injection along fold and medial cheek restores volume. Ulthera or RF tightens skin if needed. Balanced proportions are prioritized.
Monthly assessments track results. Maintenance injections every 9-12 months sustain appearance. Long-term skin tightening reduces filler frequency.
Nasolabial folds are not simple wrinkles. They develop as fat and collagen in the mid-face decrease, causing the skin to sag while the underlying facial structure changes. Surface-level wrinkle treatments alone cannot address the root cause. Restoring volume loss with filler, rebuilding skin elasticity with Ultherapy or radiofrequency, and addressing surrounding skin laxity together produce natural, long-lasting results.
Filler effectively restores volume in the short term but cannot address the underlying cause of skin sagging. Filler-only treatment typically requires repeat injections every 3 to 6 months as the product absorbs. Combining filler with Ultherapy or radiofrequency restores skin elasticity, reduces the amount of filler needed, and produces more natural, lasting results.
Nasolabial folds run diagonally from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Marionette lines run vertically from the mouth corners to the chin. These two types of wrinkles have different causes and locations, so their treatments differ. Nasolabial folds are primarily caused by mid-face volume loss and are addressed with fillers and lifting. Marionette lines are mainly caused by lower face sagging and are treated with jawline lifting procedures like Ultherapy and radiofrequency. The two often appear together, requiring an integrated approach.
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