It is normal for your skin to show signs of aging as time passes. However, while getting older is nothing to be ashamed of, you might still be interested in turning back the clock on your appearance. One particularly noticeable aesthetic issue that might bother you is your laugh lines. Fortunately, many people are able to get rid of their laugh lines with dermal filler. This blog post explains how the treatment works.
What Are Laugh Lines?
Laugh lines are also known as nasolabial folds. They are the semi-vertical lines that extend from the lower part of the nose to the sides of the mouth.
Repeated smiling and laughing over the years can contribute to the development of noticeable laugh lines. However, gravity also plays a big role. As the skin of your cheeks starts to lose its firmness and elasticity, gravity can cause a bit of sagging. As the skin gets pulled downward, the nasolabial folds can become more prominent. Smoking, sun exposure, genetics, and extreme weight loss can also play a role in contributing to laugh lines.
How Can Filler Help?
Fillers are substances that a medical professional injects beneath the skin to fill in sagging areas, increase plumpness, and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. One popular filler option is Juvederm, which contains hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that naturally occurs within the human body. It is partially responsible for the softness and youthful appearance of skin.
When it is strategically injected into the face, Juvederm can quickly and dramatically decrease the appearance of nasolabial folds. Depending on your metabolism and other factors, the results may last for up to a year or longer.
Is Filler Right for You?
Juvederm dermal filler might be a suitable way to address your laugh lines if:
- You have moderate to severe wrinkles around your mouth.
- You are looking for a non-surgical way to achieve a more youthful appearance.
- You are in sound overall health.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your local Juvederm expert can evaluate your circumstances and provide a well-informed opinion on whether this treatment would be safe and effective for you.
Laugh lines aren’t always funny! A cosmetic injectables expert may be able to help you look years younger with the help of dermal fillers.
Meet the Practice
Elizabeth Estes Weldon is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with more than a decade of experience in the field of dermatology. She is truly an expert in injectable treatments, including BOTOX and dermal fillers like Juvederm. If you would like to talk to her about reducing the appearance of your laugh lines, contact Lift Facial Aesthetics in Ocala at 352-433-0888.