Deep Folds
Soften Your Deep Folds and Restore Natural Smoothness
Deep folds are one of the most aging features of the face, and addressing them with the right treatment can take years off your appearance in a single visit.
Deep folds are creases that form in the skin as a result of both repetitive facial movement and the loss of the underlying volume that once supported the overlying tissue. The most common are nasolabial folds, which run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth, and marionette lines, which extend downward from the mouth corners toward the chin. These folds develop gradually and become more prominent as fat loss and skin laxity progress with age. They can make the face look tired, stern, or significantly older, and unlike fine lines, they are not effectively addressed by topical skincare alone. Injectable treatments that restore volume and smooth the skin from beneath are the most effective solution for visibly reducing the depth and appearance of these folds.
Treatments for Deep Folds at Bella Aesthetica
Our providers use a combination of targeted injectable treatments to soften deep folds and restore a naturally smoother, more youthful facial appearance. Treatment recommendations are based on the severity of the fold, the underlying cause, and your individual anatomy, ensuring a result that addresses the concern without overfilling or altering the natural movement of your face.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are hyaluronic acid-based injectables that restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and smooth deeper lines in areas including the lips, cheeks, chin, and jawline.
Neurotoxins
Neurotoxin treatments use Botox or Daxxify to temporarily relax the muscles that cause expression lines, smoothing wrinkles on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes with no downtime.
Any Questions?
Neurotoxins alone are generally not the primary treatment for deep folds, as these are often driven by volume loss and skin laxity rather than muscle activity. However, they can complement filler treatments in certain areas by relaxing contributing muscles and prolonging filler results.
Yes. Our approach to deep fold treatment is to restore the volume and support that has been lost rather than simply filling the fold itself. This produces a result that looks naturally smoother and more youthful rather than overfilled or artificial.
Yes. Deep folds will gradually return as the filler is naturally metabolized by the body. Maintaining regular touch-up appointments and incorporating collagen-stimulating treatments into your plan can slow the return of folds and prolong the overall results.
Filler for nasolabial folds and marionette lines typically lasts twelve to eighteen months. Regular maintenance appointments before the filler fully dissolves helps maintain the improvement more consistently over time.
Collagen-stimulating treatments including Sculptra, Pixel 8 RF microneedling, and resurfacing treatments can improve the appearance of deep folds over time by restoring skin firmness and structural support. These work best as a complement to or for patients who prefer to avoid injectable fillers.
Dermal fillers placed carefully along the nasolabial folds restore the volume beneath the crease and lift the overlying skin for a visibly smoother result. For patients with significant volume loss driving the folds, cheek filler or Sculptra in the midface can address the structural root cause.
If you have more questions about our treatments or protocols, we are here to provide the answers you need.
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