Definition

"Nasolabial fold" or "nasolabial furrow" (sulcus nasolabialis, from Latin nasus "nose" and labium "lip") is the name given to the soft tissue depression that runs from the upper end of the nostrils to the corners of the mouth on both sides. In the past, it was also referred to as the "cummerfold". The shape, depth, and length of the nasolabial fold are determined by facial musculature, varying degrees of subcutaneous fat present, and age." 

Source Wikipedia: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasolabialfalte

Attention useless knowledge!! : 

Until recently, the nasolabial fold had another very common name: the "cummerfold". However, this name is now considered outdated and is not used by experts, nor in the vernacular, because it is pejorative and ironically inaccurate, because especially people who laugh a lot often suffer from nasolabial folds. 

The causes

Even if you do not see it, but the skin begins to slowly lose moisture from the age of 20, this also leads to the fact that the formation of the water-storing hyaluronic acid and thus the structural protein collagen and the elastic fibers decrease. A domino effect that starts sooner or later for everyone, but can be accelerated by predisposition and a less healthy lifestyle, so that even at a young age the nasolabial folds are clearly visible on the face. But don't panic! Mostly, in early years, they are only fine "nasolabial folds", which are only faintly visible at all. Nasolabial folds usually only become really visible after the age of 40, but are there other causes for their formation?

Yes! Because like many wrinkles that form at an early age, movement and facial expressions influence the formation of the nasolabial fold immensely! Laughing, eating, singing, kissing,? are just a few examples of the activities we perform throughout the day with the help of our face, but it is this cumulative muscular activity that is also to blame for the cheek area "wearing out", the muscles over- or under-stretching and the formation of nasolabial folds. 

Other reasons for the development of nasolabial folds are: 

- Rapid weight loss or major weight fluctuations can cause nasolabial folds to appear more quickly. The reason for this is the reduction of subcutaneous fatty tissue in the face and the resulting sagging cheek skin.

- Tooth loss or misalignment, to thinner and smaller teeth from nighttime grinding, can rapidly accelerate the formation of nasolabial folds. The oval of the face shortens and the skin of the cheeks throws displacement wrinkles because more skin must fit into a smaller area.

- Hyperthropia or atrophy of the muscles, e.g. a permanently overstretched cheek muscle can be a reason why nasolabial folds develop faster. These tensions are due to a lot of stress and can be quickly relaxed and relieved by relaxation, acupressure and facial gymnastics. 

The treatment

Fill in and make over with silicone-containing cosmetics, spray on or treat and prevent with care and serums? 

The right choice of treatment should be based both on the specific appearance of nasolabial folds and the individual disturbing factor caused by them. If you have only slight nasolabial folds, which do not bother you much, then you do not need to make any effort to change this. After all, for short-term solutions for a specific occasion, such as a photo shoot or a celebration, you can conceal nasolabial folds very well. Nevertheless, you should always keep in mind that it is easier to prevent nasolabial folds early than to treat them later. It often saves not only money, but also time and grief to question and adjust your own habits, lifestyle and care. All short- and long-term treatment options can be found here:

THE TREATMENT OF LIGHT NASOLABIAL FOLDS 

The short-term solution:

Like many other small blemishes, fine nasolabial folds can be concealed very well with the right cosmetic products. In everyday life, it is often enough to apply a moisturizing face cream with hyaluronic acid and a medium coverage foundation to make the nasolabial folds invisible. For special occasions, even if the wrinkles are already a bit deeper, you can resort to a silicone-based filler and rub a small amount into the nasolabial folds. This will visually fill the wrinkle. Afterwards, make-up can simply be applied and fixed with powder. Already the nasolabial fold is magically gone for a few hours. A very good product for this is the Benefit Porefessional

But beware!!! Silicone dries out the skin strongly! 

Therefore, this method is not intended for everyday use, because almost pure silicone is not very good for your skin and can permanently worsen the appearance of wrinkles in the long term.

THE TREATMENT OF DEEP NASOLABIAL FOLDS 

The short-term solution: 

If your nasolabial folds are already more pronounced and there are no orthodontic reasons to which the folds can be attributed, then injecting hyaluronic acid is the most effective treatment! For this purpose, hyaluronic acid is injected with a syringe into the cheek region above the nasolabial fold and it is thus smoothed. Now you are probably asking yourself, why is this solution only short-term? Well, depending on your metabolism and lifestyle, i.e. if you do a lot of sports, visit the sauna or solarium, the effect will last at most 6 months and rather a lot less. The treatment is relatively expensive, especially if it is performed by a real doctor and with high quality hyaluronic acid.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! 

In Germany, only licensed physicians and alternative practitioners are legally permitted to perform injections. The face is crisscrossed by a multitude of veins and nerves, which can have serious health consequences if damaged. From facial paralysis, blindness and necrosis, which can lead to the nose "rotting off", to fatal outcome, many complications are possible with such a supposedly simple and everyday procedure! Therefore, be sure to visit an experienced doctor and leave tempting "super offers" on the left. Your health is priceless! 

The long-term solution: 

To avoid such procedures for longer or to maintain the effect as long as possible, care series with hyaluron help. The Dulexir - Hyaluron night treatment has proved particularly effective. It not only supplies the skin with hyaluron and moisture, but also helps it to renew itself and resume its healthy, natural function thanks to the Dulex acid complex. This gives the face visibly more volume, a lifted effect and fewer wrinkles, night after night!

There are several factors that prevent and counteract the development of nasolabial folds! Just like the right care, they can also be integrated into everyday life and become a pleasant habit that you no longer want to miss.

1. healthy lifestyle

It's certainly no surprise that this tip is at the top of the list, and yet it sounds a bit bland and hackneyed! Basically, each of us knows that a healthy and balanced lifestyle is the best protection against all kinds of health problems and also wrinkles of any kind. Stress, poor diet, excessive alcohol and nicotine consumption is proven not to be very good! It promotes the release of free radicals and oxidative stress makes us age many times faster. 

If you want to change something in your lifestyle, but you find it difficult, even though you have tried several times. Don't try to tackle everything at once, it's best to start with a single very small thing. E.G. go for a walk for 15 minutes every day, drink 2 liters of water or give up soft drinks. Feel how this one small change manifests itself and redirects your attitude towards life. Only when this small change has become a habit, change another small thing and you will quickly notice how far-reaching the consequences of even very small things in life can be.

2. sunshade 

3. sufficient sleep

BUT ATTENTION DEAR SIDE SLEEPERS: 

Side sleepers usually prefer a certain side and over time it is often possible to guess which sleeping position is particularly popular, because mouth and eye wrinkles tend to form on the lying side. 

But even for this there is a solution and, in fact, two. Specially designed anti-wrinkle pillows that are shaped so that you are more likely to lie on your back at night and your face is not "crumpled" are just one option, also silk pillowcases are very effective against the formation of wrinkles at night and also super pleasant for skin! 

4. the musculature

Of course, our face consists not only of skin, but also of bones, cartilage, tendons and muscles. All of these also undergo changes in the course of life, but especially the latter, the muscles, are not only jointly responsible for the development of all the others, but can also cause an enormous transformation visually in a very short time, both positive and negative.

The muscles of the face are something very special, because there are 26 of them on a very small area and just for a smile 17 of them are active. But the facial muscles also require special attention and both the development of new muscles, as well as the relaxation of overstretched muscles. Surely everyone knows the feeling when you had to laugh for a long time and the cheek muscles tense up strongly.

This effect can occur unnoticed anywhere on the face. Whether due to stress or teeth grinding during sleep, the muscles become imbalanced and lead to distortion of the facial features, sagging skin, the shortening of the face, a double chin, visible bags under the eyes and, of course, nasolabial folds. The far-reaching consequences for overall health are often headaches, back pain, neck pain and jaw discomfort. However, the solution is nowhere near as inconvenient as might be assumed and is even super pleasant! Acupressure for wrinkles relieves tension and soothes even headaches. Facial yoga additionally strengthens the slackened muscles and helps to tighten the facial skin. For example, do 5 effective facial yoga exercises against wrinkles in the morning and 5 relaxing acupressure points against wrinkles in the evening and your nasolabial folds will visibly weaken.

With these few simple tips and care routines, you can delay the development of nasolabial folds at an early stage, because the sooner you start to take preventive measures, the longer the development of nasolabial folds can be postponed. And if the nasolabial folds are already formed or even in an advanced stage, you do not have to deal with them. you do not have to resign yourself to them. There are many ways to treat nasolabial folds.