Nasolabial (Smile Line) filler holds an important place in terms of the aesthetic integrity of our face. This treatment, applied to fill the nasolabial lines that become prominent especially when we smile, reduces the appearance of wrinkles on the face and provides a younger, more dynamic look. Nasolabial (Smile Line) filling is performed using hyaluronic acid-based filler material. By using creams with local anesthetic effects, it is ensured that the patient does not feel any discomfort during the treatment. After the Nasolabial (Smile Line) filler, which can be completed in a short time, the person can resume their social life from where they left off.
The lines extending from the nose to the corners of the mouth are called nasolabial lines. Advancing age, daily life stress, and environmental conditions cause these lines to deepen over time. The person takes on a tired, old, and unhappy appearance. Nasolabial (Smile Line) filler eliminates the appearance of these lines, providing a more vigorous, lively, and youthful facial appearance. Medical Aesthetics Specialist Dr. Lida Çiteli, who serves her patients in Istanbul, explained for you what nasolabial filler is, why, and how it is applied.
What is Nasolabial (Smile Line) Filler?
The Nasolabial (Smile Line) filler application is a medical aesthetic procedure applied to eliminate the Nasolabial (Smile Line) that start from the sides of the nostrils and progress towards the mouth. It is performed by injecting a hyaluronic acid-based filler material, ensuring the person has smoother and younger skin. Sometimes, Nasolabial (Smile Line) filler is also used in acne treatment.
How is Nasolabial Filler Performed?
In order to undergo nasolabial filler treatment, the patient's general health condition must first be suitable. In particular, substances to which the patient has allergic reactions must be known, and action must be taken accordingly. Otherwise, the person may show sensitivity to certain active ingredients used during the filling. In such cases, some reactions may be encountered after the nasolabial filler. Then, the person's needs and expectations are analyzed. It is decided which parts of the face will be treated. For this, your doctor examines your facial structure, wrinkles, and whether your skin is suitable for the filler. Your medical aesthetic physician or dermatologist plans a treatment according to your needs. Finally, the filler is injected into the targeted point at the targeted dosage. The insides of the wrinkles are filled with filler material, and the appearance of wrinkles is eliminated.
Why is Smile Line (Nasolabial) Filler Performed?
Smile Line (Nasolabial) filler is applied for the recovery of nasolabial lines (grooves), reducing the appearance of wrinkles formed on the face, and increasing the elasticity of the skin. Nasolabial lines, which we can describe as a fold extending from the edges of the nose to the mouth, are present in almost all people. The two lines that become prominent at the corners of the mouth while smiling can sometimes be disturbing.
Thanks to the Smile Line (Nasolabial) filler, the inside of these lines occurring at the corners of the mouth during smiling is filled. This prevents the folds from being seen while talking or laughing. Alleviating the appearance of the folds does not disrupt the natural look of the person's face. While providing an aesthetic improvement, the natural appearance of the face is also preserved at the same time.
Where is the Nasolabial Region?
The area extending between the base of the nose and the corner of the mouth is called the nasolabial region. The groove located between our cheeks and our mouth is the nasolabial line. Nasolabial lines, which exist even in our youth and become prominent when we smile, become deeper with sagging in the cheeks as we get older.
Nasolabial Lines
The most preferred method in the treatment of nasolabial lines is nasolabial line filler. Although rare, if cheek muscles are overdeveloped in some people, Botox application can be utilized. However, the standard treatment is nasolabial region filler.
What is Nasolabial Filler?
Nasolabial lines are grooves that descend from the wings of the nose to the corners of the mouth. The procedure performed to eliminate these lines, which deepen with aging, genetic, and environmental factors, is called Nasolabial Filler. By using a hyaluronic acid-based filler material, the skin is plumped, and a younger appearance is achieved.
Why Do Nasolabial Lines Occur?
As we age, collagen production in the skin slows down, and the skin loses its elasticity. As a result, wrinkles and sagging occur on the skin. The use of mimics, aging, genetic factors, and rapid weight gain and loss are the main reasons for the deepening of nasolabial lines.
When is Nasolabial (Smile Line) Filler Performed?
Nasolabial (Smile Line) filler is a procedure that every adult over the age of 18 without health problems can have. Intervening before the lines deepen provides early anti-aging protection. In recent years, it has attracted great interest from both men and women.
What Should Be Done After Nasolabial Filler?
For the success of the procedure, the following points should be considered:
- Actions that will cause strain on the muscles in the facial area and heavy lifting should be avoided.
- Excessive facial expressions should not be made.
- Cosmetic products should not be applied to the skin for the first 24 hours.
- Extremely hot and steamy environments such as saunas and Turkish baths should be avoided for 10 days.
What Should Be Done If Asymmetry Occurs After Nasolabial Filler Application?
A certain amount of time must pass for the filler to integrate with the tissue and settle into place. During this period, misleading results may be encountered. After this waiting period, which usually takes two weeks, your doctor can make an additional filler to correct the asymmetry if deemed necessary.
Edema and Lumping After Smile Line (Nasolabial) Filler
As with every procedure performed with a needle, slight edema, bruising, or swelling may be seen. Edema is a natural part of the healing process and goes away on its own within a few days. Cold compresses can be applied to reduce swelling, but touching the lumps and massaging should be avoided.
What Are the Side Effects of Nasolabial Filler?
Since hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the body, the procedure does not have a serious side effect. Temporary redness and bruises that may occur due to the injection disappear in a short time.
Nasolabial Filler Prices
Prices vary according to the experience of the doctor performing the application, the clinic, the quality and amount of the filler material used, and the city. To get up-to-date and clear information about Nasolabial Filler Prices, you can contact Medical Aesthetics Doctor Dr. Lida Çiteli, who serves her patients in Istanbul.
Provinces Where We Provide Nasolabial Filler Services
Medical Aesthetics Specialist Dr. Lida Çiteli provides nasolabial filler services in her Istanbul-based clinic to her patients coming from the surrounding provinces of Turkey and to many foreign patients coming to our country within the scope of health tourism.
Nasolabial (Smile Line) Filler Hakkında Sıkça Sorulan Sorular
Filler treatments provide a temporary solution for concealing bothersome skin imperfections. The longevity of filler treatments is closely related to an individual's age, metabolism, lifestyle, and environmental conditions. They are attractive options for people who shy away from surgical treatments, as the results are temporary and reversible. If a person does not achieve the desired look, the treatment can be revised or restored to its original state.
After nasolabial filler is administered, the filler material is absorbed by the body over time. Once the effect wears off, the procedure can be safely repeated. The durability of the filler varies for everyone. There is no need to renew the treatment for individuals where the effect has not yet diminished. You can make the most accurate decision by consulting your medical aesthetics doctor.
Nasolabial filler application is a safe procedure when performed by specialist physicians using high-quality materials and equipment under clinical conditions. However, minor redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site is considered normal. These effects will heal on their own within a short time. When the right physician is chosen, it is not a risky procedure.
Nasolabial filler treatment yields more successful results on skin that partially retains its elasticity and does not experience advanced levels of sagging. For advanced age and severe sagging issues, nasolabial filler treatment can be applied in combination with different procedures.
Hyaluronic acid-based filler materials increase the skin's moisture-retention capacity. Indirectly, it also supports the skin's collagen production. This ensures that the skin looks much healthier and fuller.
Nasolabial filler is applied directly onto the nasolabial lines (smile lines). Cheek filler, on the other hand, focuses more on the mid-face area and creates a natural lifting effect by adding volume to this region. If the doctor deems it necessary, these two treatments can be applied in combination.
