How Should You Manage Nasolabial Folds?

Value Beyond Skin ㅣ Human Dermatology Clinic Seoul National University Branch

Nasolabial folds are an area that greatly affects facial appearance, so even a little deepening can make you look tired or older.

However, nasolabial folds are wrinkles that can be sufficiently improved if you understand the cause accurately and manage them properly. Today, I’ll explain ways to effectively manage nasolabial folds!

First, understand why nasolabial folds form

Nasolabial folds do not simply form because the skin sags. That is because they are wrinkles caused by multiple factors working together.

Along with changes in the midface due to volume loss and decreased elasticity caused by reduced collagen, the movement of the facial muscles used every day, plus gravity, makes sagging gather in the nasolabial area more easily.

So the important point about nasolabial folds is that they are wrinkles where both “skin issues and structural issues” are at work.

Basic care through lifestyle habits

Even changing just a few basic lifestyle habits can help prevent nasolabial folds from worsening. Small habit changes help more than you might think.

You should reduce sleep deprivation and correct habits that create overly exaggerated facial expressions. Sun protection must be done every day, and moisturizing care is also essential.

In particular, ultraviolet rays rapidly destroy collagen, making them one of the most important causes of worsening nasolabial folds. Consistent protection alone can greatly help prevent nasolabial folds.

Simple at-home massage & muscle care

Nasolabial folds are closely connected to overuse of facial muscles. So in some cases, they can be improved to a certain extent with massage or muscle care alone.

A lifting massage that raises the nasolabial area upward, a massage that helps lymphatic circulation under the cheekbones, and gently relaxing the muscles around the mouth are all good options.

When massaging, instead of rubbing hard, it should be done gently and slowly with the feeling of lifting upward. However, please also keep in mind that once wrinkles have already become deep, there are limits to what massage alone can do.

Which procedures are effective for improving nasolabial folds?

The procedures needed for nasolabial folds differ depending on the cause. That is why, after an accurate diagnosis by a board-certified dermatologist, customized treatment is important.

✔ Skin booster treatments help restore thinned skin thickness and strengthen elasticity.

✔ Radiofrequency lifting promotes collagen regeneration and has the effect of improving elasticity along the nasolabial line.

Nasolabial folds are often improved more naturally and for longer with combination treatment rather than with just one procedure.

Why an accurate diagnosis by a specialist is important

The reason nasolabial folds form differs from person to person. The treatment method changes completely depending on whether the skin is thin, cheek volume has decreased, or muscle use is the cause.

A dermatologist analyzes these causes accurately and determines the type and priority of the necessary treatments.

Also, the nasolabial area is a region that can easily look awkward if overtreated, so a delicate sense of design is important.

So if nasolabial folds are starting to bother you, it is safest and most effective to consult a specialist and create a plan that suits you.

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