Laugh lines are also known as nasolabial folds. They appear around the nose and the mouth and look like parenthesis.
Fine Touch Dermatology offers minimally invasive treatment for these creases.
Nasolabial folds appear in the lower face as a result of volume loss and tissue atrophy. Therefore, it is ideal to address this issue is by replenishing the depleted volume. Addressing the lower face in this way can significantly reverse the appearance of aging for many people.
Example of deepening nasolabial folds seen on patient*
There are several dermal fillers that we offer which are capable of producing very natural looking results.
Using Juvederm For Mild Laugh Lines
Juvederm can be used for laugh lines which are still in their early stages. This filler is made of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar in our bodies. With the proper injection technique, it disperses rather evenly into the tissue around the injection site.
It fills the laugh lines by augmenting the tissue in these areas. It also adds hydration as well, since it is capable of holding large amounts of water.
Here is a patient who wanted to address mild laugh lines. Her treatment used hyaluronic acid to deliver excellent results.
Los Angeles patient before and after her treatment with hyaluronic acid for laugh lines, also known as nasolabial folds*
Treatment with Restylane
Restylane is a dermal filler that is similar to Juvederm since it is also made of hyaluronic acid. However, it is made of larger particles. And the HA molecules are cross linked differently. It may be used when a higher degree of precision is needed.
Radiesse For Advanced Laugh Lines
Radiesse is a gel suspension made of calcium hydroxyapatite, which is found in bone tissue. This compound is present as tiny microspheres within the dermal filler.
The calcium component offers structural firmness. Therefore, it can act more as a facial contouring agent instead of just adding volume. This is helpful for more severe forms of laugh lines.
Common Questions – Using Radiesse to Treat Laugh Lines
How much does Radiesse cost
The average cost of Radiesse is about $950 across clinics, according to Real Self
What are some side effects of using Radiesse?
The side effects of using Radiesse are usually temporary and may include pain (where the filler was injected) swelling and bruising. Lumps may also form. But these can be dissolved.
Here are two examples of Fine Touch Dermatology patients who received Radiesse to address sagging in the lower face. As you can see from their before and after pictures, this simple measure helped both women look significantly younger.
Patient before and after Radiesse for the treatment of laugh lines.*
Radiesse can provide capabilities to lift deeper forms of laugh lines.*
Patient Videos
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Complimentary Consultations For The Treatment Of Laugh Lines
Restoring fullness to the lower face can counteract the appearance of deepening nasolabial folds. If you are interested in speaking to us about treating laugh lines, we offer free initial consultations.
To sign up, please fill out the online consultation form at the top of the page. You may also call us to set up an appointment. Our number is 877-337-6424.