The age and depth of formation of facial wrinkles has a hereditary predisposition. Therefore, even 20-year-old girls with beautiful skin and normal sebum secretion have pronounced nasolabial wrinkles. They are formed from the wings of the nose, go vertically to the corners of the mouth and can end in the chin area, occupying a good third of the face. This defect instantly adds age to a person, makes the expression more gloomy, the look - tired. The problem is so common that the query “how to remove nasolabial wrinkles” is one of the most popular questions for cosmetologists at the ANACOSMA clinic. Let's see how you can remove nasolabial lips.
How to get rid of nasolabial folds
Correction of nasolabial folds has been practiced in our clinic for many years. This is a complex injection procedure that must be performed by a certified physician. If you choose the wrong hyaluronic acid filler, fail to follow safe injection techniques and asepsis of the procedure, complications can easily arise. The doctor must also take into account your anatomical and individual characteristics, which will allow you to get the best effect. After the procedure, it is important to strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations for home care in the post-procedure period.
Composition of preparations for contouring
Compositions for lip contouring are different. However, the basis of each drug is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid has the form of a gel. The density of this gel depends on the purpose of the drug. In addition, the drugs usually contain lidocaine, which helps to numb the injection site. With the help of this substance, lip augmentation will be much more comfortable, you will be able to avoid painful sensations.
Often the composition contains vitamin complexes and auxiliary substances that allow you to achieve maximum effect from the procedure, make your lips healthy, beautiful, and plump.
Why do nasolabial folds appear?
Nasolabial folds are the result of age-related changes, which are especially pronounced after 30 years. At first, these are barely noticeable grooves from the wings of the nose to the corners of the lips. Gradually, as the turgor (elasticity) of the skin decreases, they turn into noticeable wrinkles, and then into folds, which visually add age. If no measures are taken, the skin sags, the tone of the facial muscles decreases even more, the nasolabial folds become very pronounced, and the face takes on a “mournful” appearance.
Another obvious reason for the appearance of nasolabial folds is the force of gravity. At a young age, it is countered by elastic skin and developed facial muscles. From a certain point, gravity wins. Individual characteristics also play a role. In particular, the distribution of adipose tissue in the facial area, bite, changes in body weight, the activity of facial expressions and the presence of bad habits give each person their own picture of age-related changes in the nasolabial folds. Regardless of the reasons for its occurrence, this defect is corrected using contour plastic surgery.
Features of the procedure
This procedure is intended for those who do not like the volume and shape of their lips. In addition, this procedure is indicated for those patients whose lips become wrinkled and lose their healthy, youthful appearance. Every year the lips become less plump and their fullness is lost. Every year this happens faster and faster. Unpleasant wrinkles appear that show age.
This procedure cannot be carried out by girls who have not yet reached the age of 18. After 18 years of age there are no restrictions on the patient’s age.
The procedure is carried out using injections. Several injections are made at different points on the surface of the lips. The drug is administered to a strictly defined depth, in strictly defined places. A special needle is used. It is very thin and less painful. Before the procedure, the lip area is numbed to reduce discomfort.
Recovery after the procedure will take about five days. This period may decrease or increase depending on the state of the body and what individual characteristics the person has. The swelling goes away after a few days. After the procedure, lips become more moisturized, elastic, and wrinkles on their surface disappear. The volume of the lips increases, they look more attractive and younger. Bruising after injections may take up to seven days to resolve.
Methods for correcting nasolabial folds
Before starting the manipulations, the doctor selects a filler (filler). Which one depends on the severity of the nasolabial folds. If these are linear superficial or shallow wrinkles, then it is advisable to use medium-density gels. If the defect is severe (deep skin grooves with changes in subcutaneous tissue), dense fillers are used. Very deep furrows are corrected by layer-by-layer injection of drugs: first, a dense gel is injected, and a medium-density gel is injected on top of it. The filler volume is 0.5-2 ml. The injected filler replenishes the lost volume and smoothes the fold, bringing it flush with the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. After the injection, there is some swelling and pain in the puncture area. But these post-procedural complications quickly pass.
In addition to the main procedure, you may be prescribed auxiliary or preparatory manipulations to achieve a more lasting effect and take into account your type of skin aging. These include drainage microcurrent therapy, which removes excess fluid and swelling. Sometimes it is advisable to use reinforcing threads and ultrasonic lifting. If necessary, we will recommend you a course of lipolytic therapy that will remove excess subcutaneous fat.
How long does the effect last?
The achieved result lasts from 6 months to one and a half years. In this matter, the individual characteristics of the body, the density of the drug used, the depth of injections, and lifestyle play a role. If the skin is severely dry, the gel dissolves faster. In addition, nasolabial folds are considered to be facially active zones, where hyaluronic preparations disintegrate faster. Most often, a cosmetologist uses an integrated approach and combines contouring with other anti-aging procedures, due to which the skin is renewed from the inside and subsequently requires a smaller amount of filler for injection.
Contraindications to the procedure
It is not recommended to perform contouring in the following conditions:
- pregnancy,
- hemophilia,
- some autoimmune diseases,
- acute infectious processes,
- exacerbation of skin diseases,
- parallel use of anticoagulants,
- the presence of silicones in the area of the nasolabial folds.
A competent approach to the correction of nasolabial wrinkles will allow you to forget about the problem for a long time, prevent the formation of new wrinkles and maintain skin tone. By contacting our clinic, you give yourself youth and beauty with minimal risk of complications, because our experience, coupled with first-class equipment, allows us to achieve truly impressive results.
Rehabilitation after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid
Beautiful plump and tender lips are the dream of every woman. Moisturized and moderately large, symmetrical lips can significantly rejuvenate their owner and charm others. To maintain a positive result from the procedure, it is important to follow all restrictions and recommendations after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid. Injections are usually performed to plump the lips, restore contour, correct asymmetry or other nuances. Age-related defects are corrected. Before doing lip contouring, you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications. Before the session, a consultation is held with a cosmetologist who will determine the possibility and feasibility of the procedure. In order for healing to proceed normally after lip contouring, you need to give up smoking and alcohol. With the consent of the doctor, blood thinning medications are discontinued.
Recommendations before lip augmentation
Many patients are interested in how long it takes for lips to heal and restore after augmentation with hyaluronic acid. This depends on proper preparation for the manipulation. If you have herpes, you should tell your doctor. A few days before the procedure, the use of antiviral drugs may be prescribed, since the intervention may provoke a relapse of the infection. Blood thinners should not be taken before the procedure. They contribute to an increased risk of bleeding. Lip correction is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The answer to the question whether you can drink alcohol before and after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid is strictly negative. This increases the risk of bruising and swelling. Sports and solarium after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid are prohibited for some time. Simple preparation and following simple recommendations will help reduce the risk of complications to zero.
Recommendations after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid
After the lip contouring procedure, redness and slight swelling may occur in the first hours. This process is natural and goes away over time. In the first day, traces of injections may be noticeable. Gradually, the swelling and inflammation disappear and the lips acquire the desired shape. Complicated and lengthy rehabilitation after lip contouring is not required, however, it is important to prepare for the fact that the skin will become more sensitive in the mouth area. You should not rub or touch the area immediately after the procedure; you should not massage after lip contouring in the first few days. If you are very sensitive to pain, you can use an anesthetic ointment on the advice of a doctor. You can knead your lips after augmentation with hyaluronic acid for 4 weeks after injections, unless otherwise stated by your cosmetologist. You can massage only after the swelling has subsided. The impact should be gentle and weak, you should not put pressure on the lips. After injecting hyaluronic acid into the lips, panthenol is used to heal and moisturize. Reminder after lip contouring:
• On the first day it is recommended to exclude hot foods; • You cannot drink alcohol; • You should stop smoking during recovery; • You cannot apply lipstick, lip gloss, or other decorative cosmetics; • You should avoid peeling and permanent makeup.
Intensive workouts after lip contouring should be limited for a while. They can be resumed after about 7 days. This is due to the fact that the temperature should not be allowed to rise after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid; the healing processes may slow down. You cannot sunbathe or sunbathe in a solarium for several days. Saunas and steaming procedures are contraindications after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid. You should temporarily avoid swimming in the pool or sea, as the skin may become dry, irritation or allergies may appear, and dirt or infection may enter.
Several hours after the procedure
In total, several stages of lip healing can be distinguished after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid. First, the area becomes swollen, and bruising may occur - this is a normal skin reaction to a puncture. After lip augmentation, there is no headache, but there may be a feeling of tightness and fullness in the mouth area. The final result of the manipulation can be assessed in a week. What to do after lip contouring if hematomas appear? They occur when a vessel is touched. This is not dangerous, but the bruises look unsightly and go away on their own in a few days. Care after the lip contouring procedure is simple. You should not drink hot drinks on the first day, actively use facial expressions, overheat the area or swim in the pool. If you follow all your doctor's recommendations, the risk of adverse reactions is minimal.
How to care for lips after augmentation
There are several recommendations on what not to do after lip contouring. Main contraindications after lip contouring:
• Drinking alcohol; • Touching with dirty hands; • Smoking; • Hot food; • Active training; • Steaming; • Permanent tattooing and other procedures.
How to care for your lips after contouring? It is required to use antiseptics for disinfection and moisturizing, healing ointments. The affected area must be protected from ultraviolet radiation. After the swelling subsides, a massage is performed. A cosmetologist will be able to advise you on the technique. After complete recovery, after about 2 weeks, you can do special gymnastics - stretch your lips with a tube, squeeze and stretch. The average duration of results lasts about 18 months.
About prohibitions and restrictions
In order for the recovery to proceed without complications, you must follow all the recommendations of the cosmetologist.
If they are not followed, there is a risk of infection or minimizing the results. What not to eat after lip augmentation
Experts usually advise refraining from eating for 3 hours after the procedure. Hot foods such as soups should be limited. On the day after the procedure, it is advisable to completely avoid hot food so as not to spoil the result or injure the treatment area. You can eat foods at room temperature; hot and spicy foods can lead to swelling and inflammation. It is not recommended to take food that requires you to open your mouth too much to consume it.
Is it possible to have a massage?
Immediately after lip augmentation, you should not touch your lips. The massage is performed after the swelling subsides. Proper massage will allow the drug to be well distributed, avoid unevenness, restore blood circulation and shorten the healing period.
Cosmetics after the procedure
In the first stages of recovery, you should avoid using cosmetics - lip pencils, balms, glosses, lipsticks, etc. This may lead to infection. In the first few days, it is important to avoid overheating, as this causes restructuring of hyaluronic acid. You should not use cooling compresses too often, as there is a risk of microcracks and dry skin. Facial expressions and physical activity should also be monitored. Permanent makeup should be postponed for a while until the lips are completely restored.
Sports after lip augmentation
You can resume training no earlier than in a week. This is due to the fact that during sports, blood circulation increases and body temperature rises, blood vessels dilate. Due to excessive sweating, irritation is possible, and healing of the puncture sites will be slower.
Is it possible to sunbathe?
Within 1-2 weeks you need to avoid tanning in solariums and in the open sun. These procedures lead to sweating, hyperpigmentation, and swelling. Any warming procedures are prohibited, as there is a risk of hyaluronic acid breakdown.
How to save the effect
To maintain the beauty of your lips, they need to be moisturized periodically. After healing, you should periodically massage your lips using gentle circular movements. They need to be protected from cracking and dryness. The result after the introduction of hyaluronic acid lasts about 18 months, after which a repeat procedure is required. It is recommended to carry out contouring only by a qualified doctor who uses a certified drug.
Is it possible to remove nasolabial folds at home?
Anticipating more detailed information, we give a negative answer to this question. If you have a certain system and discipline, you can seriously delay the emergence of problems in this area and minimize their depth. The most obvious and easiest solution is the selection and proper use of cosmetics for everyday facial skin care. Masks, patches and creams do their job well. Cosmetics manufacturers have made significant progress in creating and improving effective products that significantly reduce age-related changes. But their capabilities are finite and limited.
Another popular strategy for dealing with nasolabial folds at home has become the numerous self-massage and physical exercise systems that have flooded the World Wide Web. The benefits from them are quite great. However, not everyone succeeds in accustoming themselves to daily facial exercises. An initially exciting activity quickly turns into a routine and gradually leaves the to-do list of women overloaded with work and household chores.
Today's trends have made taping popular. Tapes, elastic cotton tapes with an adhesive layer, are attached for a while to certain areas of the face. By adjusting the tension of the tape, we control the degree of impact on the desired area. The principle of their action is that they relieve excess muscle tension. Thanks to this, lymph flow is activated in the subcutaneous tissues, swelling goes away and facial wrinkles and nasolabial folds are gradually smoothed out. Tapes must be glued according to a certain pattern. Schemes can be found on the Internet. However, for the success of taping and obtaining aesthetic results, you need a good knowledge of the anatomy of the face, knowledge of the characteristics of the facial muscles and lymphatic drainage systems. Complications of taping include allergic skin reactions to the adhesive substance of the tape and increased swelling of the face if applied incorrectly.
We welcome your efforts to eliminate nasolabial folds on your own. But very often this is not enough. Consult with professionals from our clinic and find the best path for yourself.
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Frequency of procedures
Of course, the effect of lip augmentation does not last forever. After a while, the hyaluronate begins to dissolve and the effect fades away. In order to maintain the effect and prevent the lips from returning to their previous state, the procedure must be carried out once or twice a year.
If you do not like the result after the first procedure, you will need a second one. There should be at least a month between procedures. Only after time does the side effect of the procedure disappear. If you want to return your lips to their previous appearance, then all you have to do is not carry out the procedure again. After a while, the hyaluronate will begin to dissolve, and the lips will return to their previous state. There are rumors that the lips begin to sag and wrinkle after the drug is absorbed. However, these are nothing more than rumors.
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Contraindications
Like all procedures, lip contouring has contraindications. First and foremost, hyaluronic acid is an acid. Acids often cause allergies, but here the situation is different. This acid is contained in our body, so the body absorbs it much better. However, allergies can still occur. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to conduct a consultation before the procedure and check for allergies.
You should not undergo lip contouring procedure if:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby.
- You have tumors, diseases that are associated with oncology.
- You have problems with metabolism. The procedure cannot be carried out if it is violated.
- It is strictly forbidden to carry out the procedure for infectious diseases that are in the acute stage, as well as for individual intolerance to the substance.
Preparation immediately before the procedure
Immediately before lip contouring, no special preparation is required. On the day of the procedure it is recommended:
- refrain from physical activity;
- give up alcohol;
- reduce caffeine consumption.
It is important to consult with a specialist in advance; you can also study reviews about the drug being administered.
Contouring gives excellent, long-term results without surgery. Today she is one of the leaders in the cosmetology services market. To maintain the desired effect, injections are sufficient 1-2 times a year.
Cosmetic procedures are contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
