Contouring the nasolabial region – without injecting the fold directly

The nasolabial fold, the line between the wing of the nose and the corner of the mouth, arises from an interplay of volume loss, tissue descent and sometimes small fat deposits in the adjacent cheek region. Injecting the fold directly is not always the most elegant approach.

The thinking behind the combination

An alternative approach works in two steps. First, small, bothersome fat pads in the transition area can be reduced (injection lipolysis). The mid-cheek region can then be lifted again through a measured build-up of volume and vectors, so that the fold is smoothed indirectly, without the fold itself being filled.

In this way the transition stays soft and natural. Whether this approach is suitable in an individual case depends on the findings and is assessed by a physician.

Important to know

The approach is planned individually in every case. Suitability, sequence, intervals and possible risks are clarified in a detailed consultation that includes informed-consent information. Results vary from person to person.