Nasolabial Filler Injection

Nasolabial lines are also known as laugh lines. These lines start from the corner of the nose and extend to the corner of the mouth. It becomes more evident with a smile.

Nasolabial grooves are visible even in babies when they laugh. In fact, they are natural formations.

These lines, which deepen with age and cause an unhappy and tired expression in the person, can be reduced by filling application and the groove can be made softer.

How is nasolabial filler injected?

We prefer to use a cannula in nasolabial area to avoid arterial occlusion.

How much filler is required in the treatment of nasolabial grooves?

This varies depending on the age of the person and the depth of the groove. If the person is older and has sagging downwards on his face, it is not the right approach to start treatment directly from this area. It would be better to first intervene in the midface to provide lift and open the nasolabial groove a little. In addition to all these, completely erasing the groove is not recommended as it will cause an unnatural appearance.

How long does the application last?

The permanence time of the application varies depending on the quality, technology, quantity of the filling applied, the age of the patient and the depth of the groove. While your doctor meets with you at this point, he offers different filler options, explains their permanence period, and determines the estimated amount of filler you need.

Who cannot have filler injection?

Filling application for pregnant and breastfeeding women, those with infection in the application area, those with bleeding disorders, immunosuppressive patients, those with impaired wound healing, those with uncontrolled systemic diseases, those with a history of anaphylaxis or multiple allergies, those who are allergic to the filling product, those with dysmorphic disorders and those with unrealistic expectations. It is not done.

What should be taken into consideration after filler injection?

The application area should not be touched for 24 hours.
Make-up application should be at least 48 hours later.
Do not massage the application area for at least 10 days.
Be careful not to overuse your facial expressions in the application area for at least 3 days.
Avoid contact with water, soap, cosmetics and similar products, and irritating behaviors such as rubbing and scratching until 48 hours after the procedure.
Avoid intense sports for 10 days.
Avoid hot and steamy environments such as saunas and jacuzzis for 10 days.
Protect the application area from the sun after application.