Contour plastic: the introduction of fillers into the nasolabial folds

Wrinkle formation – this is the most typical example of age-related changes that appear on the face of a person. "Crow's feet" in the corners of the eyes, deep wrinkles on the forehead, pronounced nasolabial folds – these are signs of aging that make the face tired, exhausted and ugly. However, modern aesthetic medicine has methods that make it possible to erase old age from the face. Today on estet-portal.com read about how the introduction of fillers into the nasolabial folds helps to get rid of noticeable signs of aging and restore youth and beauty to the face.

Features of the introduction of fillers into the nasolabial folds

With age, physiological changes occur in all tissues of the human body.

The facial tissues also succumb to the aging process: the skin becomes thinner and less elastic, and the soft tissues located under it lose their volume.

As a result of these processes, creases appear and gradually deepen in the nasolabial region. In order to correct the situation, first of all, it is necessary to fill the lack of soft tissues by introducing fillers into the nasolabial folds. It is this cosmetic procedure that is the most effective method for correction of nasolabial folds. 

Fillers for nasolabial folds:

• types of fillers for injection into the nasolabial folds;
• nasolabial fold filler procedure;
• recommendations after the introduction of fillers in the nasolabial folds.

Types of fillers for injection into the nasolabial folds

A variety of preparations are used for contouring with fillers. The most popular method is the introduction of hyaluronic fillers into the nasolabial folds. The duration of their stay in the tissues depends on many factors, such as the density of the drug, molecular weight and the presence of "crosslinking"; between molecules. On average,  the effect after the introduction of hyaluronic fillers into the nasolabial folds lasts from 6 to 12 months. Alternative drugs are also used: fillers based on polycaprolactone, calcium hydroxyapatite and polylactic acid, the effect of which is preserved  up to 2-3 years.

Procedure for injecting fillers into the nasolabial folds

The procedure for introducing fillers into the nasolabial folds is performed in the conditions of the treatment room as follows:

• an antiseptic and a special anesthetic is applied to the injection area;
• package with filler is checked for integrity and suitability, after which it is opened;
• the specialist performs a puncture of the skin, inserts the needle under the entire fold to its opposite end, and subcutaneously delivers the required amount of the drug in the form of a long cord;
• if necessary, the area of ​​the cheeks and cheekbones is chipped, for a more uniform correction of tissues and a pronounced effect of facial rejuvenation;
• After the procedure is completed, the skin is treated with an antiseptic, and cold compresses are applied to the injection sites to prevent swelling and bruising.

Recommendations after the introduction of fillers into the nasolabial folds

After the introduction  fillers in the nasolabial folds, the patient must be given certain recommendations in order to prevent the occurrence of complications of contouring and to maintain the correction effect for a long time:

• For 12 hours after the procedure, it is necessary to apply cold to the injection sites;
• for 3 days after the procedure, it is necessary to treat the skin with antiseptic agents;
• in the first 3 days after the procedure, it is necessary to exclude various thermal effects on the skin;
• For 2-3 weeks after the procedure, avoid direct sunlight and apply sunscreen.

If the specialist correctly performs the procedure for introducing fillers into the nasolabial folds, and the patient adheres to all the recommendations after the procedure – the effect of rejuvenation will be pronounced and will last for a long time.

Read more interesting articles about anti-aging techniques at estet-portal.com  in the "Cosmetology" section.