Nasolabial furrows

Nasolabial furrows These are the creases in the skin that run from the area around the nose towards the corners of the mouth. They are a natural part of the face’s anatomy, but may become more noticeable with age. Factors that contribute to their deepening include, amongst others,. skin ageing processes, loss of skin elasticity and a reduction in collagen and elastin levels. Nasolabial folds occur in both women and men.

Their visibility is also affected by a gradual loss of tissue volume and changes in the structure of the skin. For more information on the changes that occur with age, see the entry wrinkles. In skincare, ingredients that promote hydration and elasticity are important, including collagen i elastin.

Visible nasolabial furrows can be reduced through carefully selected aesthetic medicine treatments. Depending on individual needs, treatments such as laser treatments and technologies designed to improve skin firmness are used, amongst others, and hyaluronic acid. Filling in the furrows with a hyaluronic acid-based product helps to improve the contours and proportions of the face.

The choice of method depends on the anatomy of the face, the severity of the furrows and the desired result. Treatments involving the use of injectable products should be carried out by a suitably qualified specialist.