1.Massage Technique to Reduce Nasolabial Folds
Step 1: Bend your index finger, placing the second knuckle and the fleshy part of the finger just below the corners of your mouth (where the nasolabial folds extend).
Step 2: Lift your finger upward as if pinching your lips, moving along the nasolabial folds to the sides of your nose.
Step 3: Continue lifting your index finger to the sides of your nose. Use the second knuckle to gently rub up and down along the bridge of your nose.
Step 4: Move your fingers upward to the inner corners of your eyes and press firmly for 3–5 seconds.
Step 5: Support your left lower jaw with your left hand while using your right hand to push the right side of your face, lifting the muscles on the right cheek.
Step 4: Continue moving fingers upward to the inner corner of the eye and firmly press for 3–5 seconds.
Step 5: Support the left jaw with your left hand. Use your right hand to push the right cheek, directing the cheek muscles toward the eye corner. Maintain pressure for 3–5 seconds, then gradually release while moving horizontally outward. Repeat on the opposite side.
2. Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Nasolabial Folds
If massage yields minimal results, consider hyaluronic acid injections to reduce nasolabial folds.
Hyaluronic acid injections involve injecting the filler into dermal folds, depressions, or areas requiring volume enhancement—such as lips, cheeks, nose bridge, chin, or scars. This method delivers immediate wrinkle reduction and facial contouring. Key advantages include instant results, with deep nasolabial fold correction lasting 1–3 years.
3. Surgical Methods for Nasolabial Fold Reduction
Since nasolabial folds primarily form due to muscle structure, traditional facelifts—which focus on subcutaneous dissection and tightening—struggle to improve them effectively. Even if forced tightening occurs, it often results in a tight, unnatural facial appearance. Furthermore, after swelling subsides, the original appearance typically returns within a short period.
The latest approach involves making an incision within the scalp, combined with a micro-incision in the upper eyelid or under-eye area, to perform periosteal detachment in the cheek region.For patients with extremely deep nasolabial folds, this is combined with muscle separation from the oral mucosa of the upper jaw. The tissue is then pulled upward toward the scalp incision in the temple area. Since the dissection occurs beneath the periosteum, it allows for the simultaneous lifting of sagging muscles and skin without creating a "tight" sensation on the facial skin.The subperiosteal layer contains few blood vessels and no motor nerves, minimizing the risk of hematoma-related nerve damage and significantly reducing swelling recovery time. Generally, cheek swelling subsides faster than after eyelid surgery.