Posts tagged “Nasolabial lines”

What filler would be best for nasolabial lines?

March 25th, 2013
Q.
Hi dr,
I would like some advice on which filler would be best for nasolabial lines. I am 19 years old and don’t have wrinkles but recently the expression lines going down from my nose to mouth have become deeper, and it has given my face a more gauntish, harder look, and I have very faint marionette lines because of this too. Where as before my face looked alot fuller. I think this is from poor diet, smoking and drinking too much coca cola.The expression lines don’t look even either, and the one on the left side of my face goes straight down, whilst on the right side it is curved and slightly softer around the mouth. I am choosing between restylane and juvederm. I like juvederm because I read it gives a more softer look than restylane, which is what I would like, but am worried because I heard juvederm tends to spread out more and go into other areas. I don’t want it to spread to the cheek area as I already have very full cheeks and it will look weird. I want it specifically for the nasolabial folds, too soften them. I want a filler that will look natural and subtle and just make my face look the same as it used to and not really different.
A.
Hi There,

Both Restylane and Juvederm are excellent fillers and wold do a great job. I don’t think that Juvederm will spread any more than Restylane.
It’s probably more important to choose your practitioner carefully.

Best wishes,

Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey

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Will dermal fillers wear off and make my face droop?

January 23rd, 2013
Q.
Hi, I am wondering if you can help. I was having a chat with friends regarding dermal fillers, Botox etc as I am considering having both done for forehead lines and nose to month lines. However they were against it saying that once it wore off the face would just drop and the lines would be worse! However I am thinking having it earlier rather than later would help as it would stop the wrinkles constantly contracting as the face wouldn’t move the same so they’d actually be less noticeable once it wore off compared to a woman the same age who had never had treatment am I right? Thanks 
A.
There is no evidence that things will be worse when Botox or fillers wear off. Equally, there is not a lot of evidence that they have a long term benefit, although I suspect that they do. There is some evidence that hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers such as Restylane or Emervel improve the texture and hydration of the overlying skin. Also HA fillers have been shown to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production.

Certainly having them earlier rather than later means that you wold probably need smaller amounts and the results are likely to be more subtle and natural.

Best wishes,

Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey

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6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
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Would a filler with hyaluronic acid be suitable for me?

September 28th, 2012
Q.
I would like to use a filler containing hyaluronic acid for my lines around nose, etc. I have underactive thyroid condition (Hassimoto) and take 125 mg of levothyroxine daily. Will any product containing Hyaluronic Acid be suitable for me or am I one of those patients who cannot have this type of treatment? If so is it are there any alternatives except for a surgery?
Many thanks 
A.
Hello,

There is certainly no reason why a hyaluronic (HA) filler would not be suitable for you. Although synthetically produced, the HA in dermal fillers is almost identical to the natural HA that is widespread throughout the body including the skin.
Q-Med have been making the HA filler, Restylane for 15 years and it has been used millions of times in patients giving it an unparalleled safety record.

Surgery may be an option for you but if you are concerned about the nose-to-mouth lines (naso-labial) then a HA filler would be a good choice.

Best wishes,

Peter Forrester

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Dr Peter Forrester

6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
Web: www.drforrester.co.uk Tel: 01372 890 890

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