There is no particular depth a nasolabial fold needs to reach before treatment can be considered. The more important question is whether dermal filler can appropriately improve the concern without adding unnecessary volume to the face.

Some patients have relatively defined folds because of their natural anatomy, while others notice that previously fine lines have become deeper following changes in facial volume and support.

If your nose-to-mouth lines are bothering you, a consultation at Derma Plus Medical London allows our medical clinicians to assess the area and explain whether filler is suitable and what degree of improvement you could realistically expect.

There is no standard quantity because the amount required depends on the depth of the folds, your existing facial volume and where support has been lost.

A deeper line does not necessarily mean that a large amount of filler should be injected directly into it. Sometimes the surrounding mid-face needs to be considered to achieve an appropriate result without unnecessarily adding volume around the mouth.

Your clinician will assess your facial structure before determining the amount and placement of dermal filler required.

Yes. Cheek filler is not automatically required when treating nasolabial folds. Some patients are suitable for direct treatment of the nose-to-mouth lines without requiring additional filler elsewhere.

However, the cheeks and mid-face provide support to the surrounding tissues. If reduced mid-face volume is contributing significantly to your folds, your clinician may discuss whether treating this area could provide a more appropriate result.

Any additional treatment would be discussed with you beforehand and would only be recommended where clinically appropriate.

You may notice an immediate softening of the nasolabial folds, although the area can initially appear slightly different because of temporary swelling.

Redness, tenderness, swelling or bruising around the injection sites can occur following dermal filler treatment and usually improves as the area settles. Your final result should therefore not be judged immediately after the procedure.

Your Derma Plus Medical clinician will explain what to expect during recovery and provide appropriate aftercare instructions before you leave the clinic.

Nasolabial fold filler does not need to be repeated according to a fixed schedule. Results can typically last between 6 and 24 months, although this varies according to the filler used, facial movement, metabolism, treatment history and individual anatomy.

Some patients may choose further treatment when they notice the previous result gradually reducing, while others may go considerably longer between appointments.

Rather than automatically adding more filler, we recommend reassessing the area first. This allows our London medical clinicians to consider how much product remains and whether further treatment is appropriate.