Hello.
I am Director Kim Dong-young of Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Have you ever paused while checking photos taken outdoors?
Sometimes you might be surprised to see deep lines beside your mouth in photos taken outside, even though you didn't pay much attention to them in indoor mirrors.
There is a reason why the same face looks different depending on the location.
This is because nasolabial folds are not about color, but about contours.
While pigmentation is perceived with the same intensity regardless of where you look,
the intensity of shadows on contours changes depending on the angle of the light.
Because midday sunlight falls at an angle from above,
shadows form at every drop-off near the mouth, making the lines appear more pronounced.
The next question is why that drop-off occurs, and why an approach that only fills the groove itself is not sufficient.
Today, we will look at what nasolabial fold filler in Hongdae is, and examine the structure to understand what is happening under the cheeks.
What is Hongdae nasolabial fold filler
👉 Hongdae nasolabial fold filler is a treatment that reduces the drop-off of the groove extending from the side of the nose to the mouth, softening the shadows that form when light hits at an angle.
Cheek fat is not spread as a single mass across the entire face, but is divided into several compartments.
The cheekbone area, the front cheek area, and the mouth area each form separate compartments,
and ligaments that hold tissues in place pass between these compartments.
Some of these are located along the line extending from the side of the nose to the mouth.
This is where the process of creating a drop-off begins.
When the volume of the upper fat compartment decreases, that compartment sags downward,
but the tissue remains fixed where the ligaments hold it.
A height difference is created between the top and bottom, and this boundary is what is perceived as the nasolabial fold.
It is not a line drawn on the skin, but a boundary created by the height of the surface.
And when light hits at an angle, a shadow forms at this boundary.
If the skin is thick, the light disperses softly and is less noticeable,
but if it is thin, shadows tend to appear more clearly even with the same drop-off.
This is why the degree of visibility differs from person to person even with the same depth.
Strengths of Hongdae nasolabial fold filler
👉 We do not just look at the groove, but also consider the upper support that created the drop-off to balance the distribution.
First, we can distribute the burden placed on the area.
If the cause of the drop-off is a decrease in the volume of the upper fat compartment, an approach that only fills the groove itself becomes a shape that fills the valley while leaving the conditions that created the line as they are.
On the other hand, if you restore the upper support first, the weight that was being placed downward is distributed,
reducing the burden on the groove.
We sometimes suggest looking at the front cheek area together,
not to enlarge the cheeks, but to address the area where the drop-off began.Second, we can target the boundary where shadows form.
Shadows are most intense not at the deepest point of the valley, but at the boundary where the surface bends.
The location changes depending on whether this boundary is closer to the side of the nose or the mouth,
and the degree of visibility changes even with the same amount.
Therefore, we determine the placement after checking both the drop-off when expressionless and how it folds when smiling.
Third, there is room for adjustment due to the properties of hyaluronic acid.
Hyaluronic acid occupies volume by attracting surrounding moisture and holding it within a net-like structure.
And as time passes, it is gradually broken down by enzymes in the body and disappears, so it is not a permanently fixed form.We can readjust the amount and location while observing the current state,
and if the shape is different from what you expected, we can also look into treatments that induce decomposition.
I will be honest about one thing.
If the skin has progressed to a stage where it is significantly stretched and folding downward,
there are parts that cannot be reached by an approach that only fills the drop-off.
This is because the problem of volume and the problem of sagging have different characteristics.Therefore, it is more accurate to approach this filler for its original strength of reducing the drop-off to soften shadows, rather than as a treatment that also addresses sagging.
If you are also concerned about elasticity, we may consider other directions such as Volnewmer or thread lifting.
Working principle of nasolabial fold filler
👉 It is a process where hyaluronic acid holds moisture to create volume, and that volume reduces the height difference of the surface, allowing fewer shadows to form.
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that originally exists in our skin and joints.
A single molecule attracts much more water than its own weight.
The injected hyaluronic acid attracts surrounding moisture and holds it within the net,
occupying volume in that area.
When volume is created, the sunken surface rises, and the height difference between the top and bottom decreases.
When the height difference decreases, the angle of the bend becomes softer even when light enters at an angle.
Even with the same lighting and at the same time of day, shadows form more shallowly,
changing your impression to one where the mouth area looks less sunken.
It is accurate to understand that we have not erased the line, but changed the conditions under which shadows are created.
Over time, hyaluronic acid is gradually broken down by enzymes in the body.
Therefore, it is natural to manage it by checking the state at intervals and readjusting,
which is also why we distribute it rather than putting it all in one spot from the beginning.
If you fill a narrow area too much, it is easy for the area around the mouth to look bulky when you smile.
Procedure and program
👉 The nasolabial fold category is an item that selects the area line rather than equipment, so the scope of what is considered one range is determined first.
Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch's design filler is divided into lines by area.
The nasolabial fold is the boundary that descends from the side of the nose to the mouth.
Depending on whether the influence of the upper cheek or the lower mouth area is greater,
the scope of the view changes even for the same concern.
Areas that are thin and have a lot of movement, such as neck wrinkles, have a separate line with Belotero,
and the nose, forehead, and temples are divided into lines that look at the balance of the upper face.
When it needs to be reversed, we use hyaluronidase, which breaks down hyaluronic acid.
The layer in which it is distributed changes the impression seen from the side more than the amount injected.
Which line to go with is determined by looking at the drop-off when expressionless and the skin thickness.
If these photos bother you
Those whose mouth area looks particularly sunken only in photos taken outdoors or under strong lighting
Those who are bothered by the fact that the curves beside the nose remain even when relaxing their expression
Those who find that foundation gets stuck in the mouth grooves when wearing makeup
Those whose skin is thin, so even small drop-offs are read as shadows
Those who also feel that the upper cheek area looks flatter than before
Types of Hongdae fillers
👉 Filler items are divided according to where shadows form on the face.
If we group the Hongdae branch items based on where the light bends to create shadows, they are summarized as follows.
Where the shadow descends to when expressionless and how it folds when smiling are different pieces of information.
Only after seeing both scenes do we determine where and how much to place.
Side effects and things to know in advance
👉 Things to know in advance are generally temporary reactions and are reported to fade over time.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have inflammation or skin disease in the area to be injected,
or have previously had other agents injected into the same area, we will check your condition during the consultation stage.
⚠️ Precautions before and after the procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Do you only inject into the groove?
A. Since the cause of the drop-off is often a decrease in the volume of the upper fat compartment,
we approach it by looking at the upper support together and distributing it, rather than just filling the groove.
How much to place on which side is determined by looking at both the expressionless and smiling appearances.
Q. Why is the concern greater outdoors than indoors?
A. Nasolabial folds are not about color, but about contours, so the degree of visibility changes depending on the angle of the light.
Midday sunlight falls at an angle from above, creating shadows at every boundary where the surface bends.
That is why the same face looks more sunken.
Q. What happens over time?
A. Hyaluronic acid is gradually broken down by enzymes in the body and disappears.
Since it is not a permanently fixed form, it is natural to manage it by checking the state at intervals and readjusting.
Q. Do you use Botox for nasolabial folds instead of filler?
A. In cases where the movement of facial muscles is prominent,
we may also look at directions that address the movement.
However, the location and purpose are different, so the judgment is made according to the condition.
Q. Can the marionette lines below the corners of the mouth also be treated?
A. The nasolabial fold extends from the side of the nose to the mouth, while the marionette line extends from the corner of the mouth
to the jaw, so the range is different.
If you are concerned about both, we will distribute the filler accordingly.
Q. What if I don't like the shape after the procedure?
A. Hyaluronic acid agents leave room for adjustment as we can look into treatments that induce decomposition.
However, since there is a period for the swelling to subside and the shape to settle,
we will check it together after that period has passed.
Hongdae nasolabial fold filler is not a task of erasing a line drawn on the mouth,
but a process of reducing the height difference created between the cheek fat compartment and the support ligament,
allowing fewer shadows to form.
Therefore, it is closer to a direction that addresses the conditions themselves to consider the upper support where the drop-off began
rather than just filling the groove.
Hyaluronic acid has the property of holding moisture to create volume and gradually breaking down over time,
so you can adjust it while observing the state rather than deciding everything at once.
At Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch, we personally check the drop-off when expressionless, the way it folds when smiling,
and the skin thickness during the consultation to determine where and how to distribute it.
If the upper cheek also looks flat, we may also look into front cheek filler.
If the same area has bothered you every time you look at photos taken outdoors,
please feel free to talk to us about it.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and changes may vary depending on the individual.
Please determine the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through a consultation with a specialist.
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