Hyaluronic acid Nasolabial folds
Naturally produced by our bodies, hyaluronic acid ensures the skin’s tone and elasticity, contributing to its youthful appearance. In aesthetic medicine, it is used to counter the signs of facial aging, particularly nasolabial folds.
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What are nasolabial folds?
Nasolabial folds are the folds that extend from the roots of the nose to the corners of the lips. These folds form with age, under the combined effect of facial expressions and skin aging. In some people, nasolabial folds are very pronounced, giving the face a tired, sad and austere appearance.
How are nasolabial folds formed?
The formation of nasolabial folds is a perfectly normal effect of skin ageing, accentuated by the expressions we regularly display (laughing, smiling and other facial expressions).However, they are more pronounced in some people, for reasons that have to do mainly with genetic inheritance, as well as other intrinsic factors such as face shape. At the same time, all the lifestyle factors that influence skin aging can also contribute to the deepening of nasolabial folds: smoking, stress, excessive sun exposure…
Course of an injection session to reduce nasolabial folds with Dr Hayot
Before your session, Dr. Hayot welcomes you to his practice for a preliminary consultation, which enables him to examine your face in preparation for the treatment. Indeed, the doctor always takes into account the entire face, to achieve a harmonious result. Also, the degree of fat loss in the malar region must be assessed in advance, to prepare for the injection.The session takes place in the doctor’s office, and requires no special preparation. After cleansing your skin and marking the area to be treated, the doctor proceeds with the injections, following the strategy appropriate to your case:
- When furrows are only slightly marked, a superficial injection is sufficient, using a product such as Volbella
- For deeper furrows, a dense hyaluronic acid (Volift®) is used to compensate for malar melting, before being injected into the furrows themselves.
Contraindications for hyaluronic acid injections in the nasolabial folds?
Hyaluronic acid injections to fill nasolabial folds are contraindicated in the following cases:
- Known allergy to the product or one of its components
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Autoimmune diseases
- Taking anticoagulant or anti-inflammatory medication (to be discontinued before injections)
Results of hyaluronic acid on nasolabial folds
Hyaluronic acid gives excellent results in filling nasolabial folds. By the end of the session, these are visibly reduced, giving the face a more youthful, soothed appearance. Dr Hayot always takes care to inject just the right amount of product, to achieve a natural, harmonious result.It generally takes a fortnight to appreciate the optimum result. The result remains stable for 8 to 18 months. After this period, further injections may be required.
Price of a hyaluronic acid injection to reduce nasolabial folds at Dr Hayot’s clinic
The price of a hyaluronic acid injection session varies from patient to patient. In fact, the type of product and the quantities required may vary according to the specific characteristics of each patient (causes and depth of nasolabial folds). Dr Hayot will provide you with a detailed estimate during your initial consultation.
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