Nasolabial Fold Filler
Nasolabial fold filler: softening the fold
The nasolabial fold runs from the nostrils to the corners of the mouth and deepens as midface volume declines. With cross-linked hyaluronic acid the fold can be softened directly and the cause addressed, namely the volume loss in the cheek that intensifies the fold. The right viscosity and depth depend on the depth of the fold and the chosen approach.
Which viscosity does what on the nasolabial fold?
The fold covers a broad range, so the whole line is available:
- Singfiller FINE V1 (low viscosity): to smooth superficial residual lines.
- Singfiller DERM V2 (medium viscosity): for moderate folds.
- Singfiller DEEP V3 (firm viscosity): the standard for direct injection.
- Singfiller DEEPER V4 (highest viscosity): for deep, pronounced folds and structural build-up at the cheek base.
Techniques for the nasolabial fold
Two strategies are used depending on findings, often combined:
- Direct injection: the gel is placed with linear threading in the deep dermis under the fold.
- Indirect build-up at the cheek (vector lifting): firm gel is placed higher in the midface to lift sagging tissue and reduce the pull on the fold.
In the vessel-rich area around the nostrils a blunt cannula reduces the risk of vascular injury; particular care applies to the angular artery. About one millilitre per side is common.
Result and longevity
A first result is immediate, the final result after a few days. Firmer fillers in deeper layers usually last nine to twelve months here. If needed, correction with hyaluronidase is possible.
Frequently asked questions
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Which Singfiller variant suits the nasolabial fold?
FINE V1 for superficial residual lines, DERM V2 for moderate folds, DEEP V3 as the standard and DEEPER V4 for deep folds or build-up at the cheek base.
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Is the fold treated directly or indirectly?
Both are possible: direct injection of the fold and indirect build-up at the cheek that reduces the pull on the fold.
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How long does the result last?
Usually about nine to twelve months.
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What should be considered in the technique?
In the vessel-rich area around the nostrils a blunt cannula lowers the risk; particular care applies to the angular artery.