Many people feel stressed whenever they look in the mirror and notice the deep lines running from both sides of the nose toward the corners of the mouth.
After searching online for ways to get rid of nasolabial folds, they may try wrinkle patches, facial yoga, or massage devices—only to become frustrated when the lines still do not seem to fade.
The reason intensive home care often has limited effect is that the root of the wrinkle is not simply on the skin surface.
It often lies deeper within the dermis and in the underlying facial structure.
Here are three common misconceptions we often encounter in the consultation room, along with a more appropriate approach.
I Thought a Wrinkle Patch or Cream Would Smooth It Out
Applying a rich nourishing cream or using a wrinkle patch can help hydrate the skin surface.
However, these methods cannot lift the deeper structural base of a crease that has already folded inward.
1. Decreased Dermal Collagen
As we age, the density of Type I collagen in the dermis gradually decreases.
This collagen once acted as a supportive framework beneath the skin.
When that support weakens, the skin begins to fold more easily.
2. Supporting the Skin from Within
Rather than focusing only on the surface,
it may be necessary to directly replenish collagen or other active ingredients within the dermal layer,
helping restore the density of the underlying skin foundation so that the crease appears softer and smoother.
Can’t I Just Fill the Hollow Area?
Nasolabial folds are not caused simply by volume loss.
If the underlying cause is ignored and too much volume is added to one area,
facial expressions may become unnatural.
1) Structural Bone Deficiency Type
If the bony structure beside the nostrils is positioned more deeply,
a technique that supports the underlying foundation from below may be needed.
2) Descending Cheek-Fat Type
If fat around the cheekbone has shifted downward and created fullness above the nasolabial fold,
the upper volume may need to be lightly refined first,
or the transition between the cheek and the fold may need to be softened.
3) Highly Active Facial Muscles
The area around the mouth moves constantly when we chew, speak, and make facial expressions.
For this reason,
the product should be distributed carefully along the movement pattern of the muscles so that the expression does not become stiff.
I’m Afraid Injections Will Hurt and Cause Heavy Bruising
The area around the nasolabial folds is sensitive because major facial blood vessels pass through it.
Many people postpone treatment because they worry about pain, bruising, or raised injection marks—often called embossing—after needle-based procedures.
1. Needle-Free Jet Delivery with SKINJET
More recently,
high-pressure jet energy can be used instead of a sharp needle to deliver collagen-based ingredients such as Laetigen into the skin in the form of fine particles.
2. Reduced Irritation and Downtime
Because direct needle trauma is minimized,
the moment of impact may feel significantly more comfortable,
while vascular stimulation may also be reduced.
This can help lower concerns about bruising, swelling, and visible injection marks after treatment.
A Checklist to Avoid Common Mistakes in Nasolabial Fold Care
If you want to refine the fold naturally and maintain a smoother appearance over time,
keep these three points in mind.
Avoid Overfilling
If too much product is placed at once,
it may shift upward when you smile.
Using an appropriate amount and distributing it precisely is more important than simply adding more volume.
Avoid Excessive Stimulation Around the Mouth
For the first 1–2 weeks after treatment,
it is generally best to avoid chewing very hard foods excessively or receiving strong facial massage around the mouth.
Maintain Consistent Hydration
Use moisturizer and sunscreen regularly so that the ingredients placed within the dermis can settle into a stable skin environment.
Finding the Right Depth Is What Helps Soften the Fold
The key to effective nasolabial fold care is not simply copying whatever treatment is most popular.
What matters is accurately assessing:
- your facial bone structure
- the degree of cheek descent
- and how the muscles around your mouth move
The goal is to deliver the right ingredients precisely to the layer that actually needs support, while minimizing unnecessary pain or irritation.
In the end, nasolabial fold treatment begins with correctly understanding the structure of your own face and the way your muscles move.
Rather than simply filling the fold,
identifying the real cause first is the starting point for creating a smoother and more natural-looking facial impression.