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Nasolabial fold correction

Treatment Effect

Treatment Effects

- Short-term Effects: After surgery or injection, the depression in the nasal base is significantly improved, resulting in a smoother facial appearance, enhanced three-dimensionality in the philtrum area, and a reduction in nasolabial folds. Overall, the face appears more youthful.

- Long-term Effects: If a prosthetic implant is used, the results are typically long-lasting, maintaining the fullness of the nasal base over time. When hyaluronic acid or autologous fat is used, the filler material gradually gets absorbed over time, leading to a gradual reduction in effects. However, once autologous fat survives, it can maintain relatively stable results for an extended period.

Is this suitable for me?

Is This Suitable for Me?

The following groups are primarily suitable for nasal base correction:

  • Individuals with significant nasal base depression causing a flat appearance in the mid-face and lacking dimensionality.
  • Those whose nasolabial folds are deepened due to nasal base depression, giving a prematurely aged appearance.
  • People with congenital underdevelopment of the nasal base who have high aesthetic expectations for their facial features.
  • However, nasal base correction is not recommended for individuals with severe systemic diseases such as uncontrolled heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes, or for those with active inflammation or infection in the facial area.

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- Surgical Equipment: Professional surgical instruments are the foundation for ensuring a smooth procedure. For instance, fine scalpels, forceps, and other tools must be sharp and sterile to minimize surgical trauma and infection risks. Some advanced surgical devices also offer precise positioning and cutting capabilities, aiding surgeons in performing more accurate operations.

- Injection Equipment: For injectable augmentation of the nasal base, professional syringes and needles are required. High-quality syringes ensure precise control of injection volume, while appropriate needles reduce tissue damage, enhancing both the safety and efficacy of the injection.

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- Surgical Equipment: Professional surgical instruments are the foundation for ensuring the smooth progression of a procedure. For instance, fine scalpels, forceps, and other tools must be sharp and sterile to minimize surgical trauma and the risk of infection. Some advanced surgical devices also feature precise positioning and cutting capabilities, enabling surgeons to perform operations with greater accuracy.

- Injection Equipment: For injecting fillers into the nasal base, professional syringes and needles are required. High-quality syringes ensure precise control of the injected volume, while appropriately selected needles reduce tissue damage, enhancing both the safety and effectiveness of the injection.

Price

Price

The cost of nasolabial fold correction varies depending on several factors:

- Surgical method: The price for implant-based filling typically ranges from $1,100 to $4,200, depending on the brand and quality of the implant. Hyaluronic acid injections usually cost between $420 and $1,400 per syringe, varying with the amount used. Autologous fat grafting is approximately $700 to $2,800, covering fat extraction, processing, and injection costs.

- Regional differences: Prices in first-tier cities are generally higher than in second- or third-tier cities due to higher medical costs and living expenses.

- Surgeon experience: Experienced surgeons charge higher fees, offering superior techniques and more reliable surgical outcomes.

Expected Outcome

Expected Outcomes

The ideal outcome involves significant improvement in nasal base depression, resulting in a more harmonious facial contour, reduced nasolabial folds, enhanced facial dimensionality, and a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance. However, results may vary depending on individual physiology, surgical technique, and the surgeon's expertise.

Patients should maintain realistic expectations, understanding that nasal base correction aims for moderate refinement rather than complete transformation of facial features, building upon their existing foundation.

Combination Therapy

Combination Therapy

- Combined with Rhinoplasty: Performing nasobasal correction concurrently with rhinoplasty allows for better shaping of the overall nasal structure and enhances facial three-dimensionality. For instance, elevating the nasal bridge while correcting nasobasal depression improves the proportion between the nose and the face.

- Combined with Facelift Surgery: For older patients with facial skin laxity, combining nasobasal correction with a facelift can address nasobasal depression while tightening the overall facial contour, achieving superior anti-aging results.

Adverse Effects and Complications

Side Effects and Complications

- Infection: If sterilization is not strict during surgery or injection, infection may occur. Symptoms include local redness, swelling, pain, and fever. Severe infections can compromise surgical outcomes and may require removal of the implant or antimicrobial treatment.

- Rejection: When using implants for augmentation, a small number of individuals may experience rejection, characterized by local swelling and fluid accumulation. In cases of rejection, implant removal is typically necessary.

- Displacement: After implant augmentation, displacement may occur, leading to asymmetry in the nasal base contour. This can be associated with improper surgical technique or inadequate postoperative care.

- Vascular Embolism: If filler material is accidentally injected into a blood vessel during injection procedures, vascular embolism may occur, resulting in serious complications such as local tissue necrosis or blindness.

Side Effects

- Swelling: Some degree of swelling in the nasal base area is common after surgery or injection, representing a normal physiological response. It typically subsides gradually within 1–2 weeks post-procedure.

- Bruising: Blood vessels may be damaged during surgery, causing localized bruising. Bruising usually resolves spontaneously within 1–2 weeks.

- Sensory Abnormalities: Reduced sensation or numbness in the local skin may occur after surgery due to nerve stimulation. In most cases, sensation gradually returns over several months.

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- Imaging equipment: Such as CT and MRI, which can help doctors clearly understand the bony structure and soft tissue condition of the nasal base, providing an accurate basis for developing surgical plans.

- Sterilization equipment: Advanced sterilization devices ensure thorough disinfection of surgical instruments and injection equipment, reducing the risk of infection. For example, high-temperature and high-pressure autoclaves can effectively kill various bacteria and viruses.

Project Contraindications

Contraindications for the Procedure

- Poor Physical Condition: Patients suffering from systemic diseases such as severe heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders that are not under effective control are not suitable for nasolabial fold correction surgery.

- Facial Infection: Surgery should be postponed until any infectious conditions on the face, including inflammation, acne, or furuncles, have been fully resolved to prevent the spread of infection.

- Special Periods for Women: Women during menstruation, pregnancy, or lactation should avoid nasolabial fold correction surgery, as the physiological state during these periods is unstable, potentially increasing the risks of bleeding and infection.

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Contraindications for the Procedure

- Poor Physical Condition: Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders that are not well-controlled are not suitable candidates for nasal base correction surgery.

- Facial Infection: Surgery should be postponed until any infectious conditions in the face, including inflammation, acne, or abscesses, are fully resolved to prevent the spread of infection.

- Special Periods for Women: Women during menstruation, pregnancy, or breastfeeding should avoid nasal base correction surgery, as physiological instability during these periods may increase the risks of bleeding and infection.

Side effects

Side Effects

- Swelling: Swelling of varying degrees may occur in the nasal base area after surgery or injection; this is a normal physiological response and typically subsides gradually within 1 to 2 weeks post-procedure.

- Bruising: Blood vessels may be damaged during surgery, leading to localized bruising. Bruising usually resolves on its own within 1 to 2 weeks.

- Sensory changes: Temporary reduction in skin sensation or numbness may occur post-surgery due to nerve irritation. In most cases, sensation gradually returns over several months.

Self-Symptom Check

If you notice a significant depression in the nasolabial fold area, resulting in a less full appearance of the mid-face from the side, or if deep nasolabial folds are associated with this depression, you may be a suitable candidate for nasolabial fold correction. However, if you experience unexplained swelling, pain, redness, or other symptoms in the nasolabial fold area, it could indicate an infection or other complications, and you should seek medical attention promptly.

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- Doctor Evaluation: Patients should choose a legitimate medical institution and an experienced doctor for evaluation. The doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan based on the patient's facial features, degree of nasolabial fold depression, personal needs, and other factors.

- Comprehensive Consideration: When selecting a treatment plan, patients need to comprehensively consider factors such as surgical risks, results, recovery time, and costs. For instance, for patients seeking quick recovery and natural-looking results, injectable fillers may be a better choice; whereas for those hoping for long-lasting effects, implant-based fillers may be more suitable.