Nasolabial Folds Treatment Auckland: Softening Smile Lines Naturally

Nasolabial folds are caused by volume loss in the bone supporting the mid face, a decline in the cheek skin's elasticity, and fat in the area becoming more prominent as it shifts position with age. Together these changes replace the smooth transition that once existed between the cheek and the upper lip with a visible fold running from the nose to the mouth corners. They are a normal part of facial ageing rather than a medical concern, and become more noticeable as volume loss in the mid face progresses over time.

It depends on the balance of lost volume versus sagging skin causing your fold. Dermal filler is generally the better first option because it directly restores volume in the cheek and under the fold itself, giving an immediate smoothing effect. Thread lifting suits cases where the cheek has also started to sag, since it lifts the tissue as well as stimulating collagen. Many patients use both together, and Dr Patti Piper will recommend the right combination after examining your face at consultation.

Yes, when placed conservatively, which is Aesthetica's approach to every patient. Filler is used to restore lost volume and soften the fold's depth rather than to eliminate it completely or change the shape of the face, so the result reads as a fresher, less tired version of your own face rather than an obviously treated one. Dr Patti Piper plans the amount and placement carefully, making every unit count, and will discuss what result is realistic for your particular fold before any treatment goes ahead.

Nasolabial fold filler typically lasts up to two years, depending on the specific hyaluronic acid product used and how quickly your body metabolises it. Because the effect fades gradually rather than disappearing suddenly, there is no need to book a top-up as soon as you notice the first signs of softening. Most patients settle into a rhythm of periodic treatment once the initial result is established, topping up only once the fold has genuinely started to reappear.

Aesthetica treats nasolabial folds at its clinic at 24 Rose Rd, Grey Lynn, just off Ponsonby Rd, with every filler and thread lift treatment performed personally by Dr Patti Piper. Her surgical training and experience with facial anatomy inform every treatment plan for the mid face. Appointments are arranged personally by phone rather than online, so a proper consultation can take place and the right amount of time is booked for your treatment.

The right treatment is decided at a consultation with Dr Patti Piper, where your cheek volume, skin quality and the depth of your fold are examined properly before anything is recommended. She will explain honestly whether filler alone, thread lifting, or a combination of the two will give you the improvement you are after. Call 021 66 55 33 to arrange a time; there is no online booking, so the right amount of time is set aside for your face.