Nasolabial Folds

Laugh lines, which are also known as smile lines, parentheses lines, or nasolabial folds, are the lines that appear around your mouth when you smile or make other facial expressions. These lines extend from the outer corners of the nose down to the outer corners of the mouth. The appearance of these lines occurs in every individual, which is why treatment for smile lines is so common. It is one of our most popular treatments at Uptown Medical Aesthetics.

Smile lines are caused by repeated facial expressions that contract the muscles of the face. Every time you laugh or smile, your muscles contract to pull your mouth wide in a grin. While it’s never a bad thing to smile, the repeated movement of the facial muscles can begin to form wrinkles. When you’re young, your skin has enough elasticity to snap back into place after your smile relaxes. But as you age, your skin loses this ability, and your smile lines begin to become permanent, showing even when you aren’t actively smiling. The older you get, the deeper and more prominent these wrinkles, sometimes resulting in permanent folds around your mouth. For this reason, it’s best to address smile lines when you first begin to notice their appearance.

At Uptown Medical Aesthetics, we’re focused on providing our patients with non-surgical treatment options for smile lines and other cosmetic concerns. We understand that you’ve likely tried all the creams, serums, and lotions only to see no improvement in your skin, but we’re here to provide treatment options that show noticeable results. To target laugh lines around the mouth, we offer two treatment options – injectable fillers and Botox®. Our professionals will assess the severity of your laugh lines and determine which treatment will work best for your unique situation. You can count on us to deliver a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Dermal fillers are an excellent option for treating mild to severe laugh lines. Many of these injectable serums contain hyaluronic acid, which works to smooth and soften wrinkles by adding volume to the affected area. The result is a naturally youthful appearance, and you’ll notice a difference right away. Perhaps the best part about dermal fillers is the effects can last up to a year! We offer a range of these injectable fillers, and our team can help you find the right solution to address your concerns. At Uptown Medical Aesthetics, you’ll have your choice between the following injectable fillers:

• Juvéderm XC
• Voluma
• Volbella
• Vollure