Correcting the nasolabial fold is one of the most frequently requested aesthetic treatments in this field. Not only can a deep nasolabial fold expose a tired facial expression, but a prominent nasolabial fold is also a major hallmark of facial aging and can make a face look older. The treatment options for addressing the nasolabial fold are both superficial and deep and can use both needle and cannula. Learn in this module about the various techniques that can correct the nasolabial fold and at the same time, avoid vascular risks and arterial danger zones. See the most frequently performed injection techniques simulated on predissected body donors and understand the Dos and DONTs for nasolabial fold correction.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the layered anatomy of the nasolabial fold.
- Appraise the complexities of the midfacial arterial and venous vasculature along their pathway below the nasolabial fold.
- Compare the dangers and benefits of using a needle versus a cannula when treating the nasolabial fold.
- Evaluate the 3-dimensional anatomy of the pyriform fossa.
- Analyze the most suitable injection technique for addressing the nasolabial fold with soft tissue fillers.
- Distinguish between superficial versus deep injections nasolabial fold techniques and relate this to the clinical outcome.
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The treatment of the nasolabial fold is one of the most frequently requested injections when trying to reduce the signs of facial aging.
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