Nasolabial Folds
What are Nasolabial folds?
Nasolabial folds are the deep wrinkles or lines that form from the bottom of the nose to the 
corners of the mouth. While they’re extremely common, their severity can vary.
Some people would like theirs to be less prominent, and there are lots of options to treat them.
What causes nasolabial folds?
Age, sun damage, and smoking are the biggest culprits of deepening nasolabial folds. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays break down the collagen and elastin fibers in your skin that keep it smooth and supported. Smoking also breaks down these fibers. As you age, cumulative skin damage can make your nasolabial folds more prominent.
Typical aging can also play a part, even without sun damage or smoking. As you age, the structure of your cheekbones flattens out. This can cause the skin of your cheeks to sag or droop downwards. Add to that years of gravity tugging on your skin and the natural decrease in collagen and elastin, and you have the perfect recipe for wrinkles, loose skin, and nasolabial folds.
How are nasolabial folds treated?
Our doctors at the Care Life Clinic can help you determine the cause of your deepening nasolabial folds and find the right treatment for you.
Treatment
The treatment you choose will depend on the severity of the nasolabial folds and your desired outcome. In some cases, you may want to try a combination of treatments. At the Care Life Clinic we offer: