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Nasolabial folds: Learn how to smooth out these expression wrinkles

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Nasolabial folds

The Chinese moustache is part of the facial expression of men and women of all ages, but it becomes more pronounced with the passage of time. As the skin ages, these expression wrinkles become a mark on the face and can be a nuisance for many people. If this is the case for you, there are solutions for smoothing them out. Find out about them in this article.

What is nasolabial fold and what causes it?

Nasolabial folds, also known as Chinese moustaches, are wrinkles that form on either side of the face, roughly from the nostril to the corner of the mouth. Over time, due to the constant movement of this area, these furrows become more visible and deeper. This is one of the most common signs of ageing and usually becomes more pronounced after the age of 30.

The loss of collagen and the decrease in the volume of natural fat in the face make the skin sag. These are conditions conducive to the appearance of a Chinese moustache. When combined with unhealthy habits such as smoking, poor diet and sun exposure, these signs can be even more pronounced. All these factors reduce the skin’s elasticity and level of hydration and make these expression wrinkles more and more obvious.

How can we delay the appearance of these expression wrinkles?

The first step to preventing a Chinese moustache from becoming more pronounced is to tackle the unnatural causes. Knowing that we cannot prevent the natural ageing of the skin, nor genetic factors, it is essential to invest in healthier lifestyle habits and self-care routines. Wearing sunscreen every day, not smoking and eating a healthy diet are three basic skin care rules that, practiceddaily, can prolong the youthful appearance of your face.

Maintaining a good level of hydration is another piece of advice you should follow. Moisturizers containing antioxidant formulas, enriched with vitamins C and E, are ideal for maintaining collagen levels and promoting good skin quality. All this will help to delay the appearance of a Chinese moustache.

3 Methods to reduce Nasolabial folds

Even if you follow these steps, it’s natural for nasolabial fold s to become more pronounced with age. And care should be stepped up for more mature skin. Here are 3 tips for minimizing the aesthetic effects of the Chinese moustache on your facial expression.

1. Anti-ageing creams

Anti-ageing creams, suitable for each skin type, should be applied as early as possible in order to act in time and minimize the first signs of ageing. Their formula, enriched with vitamins and antioxidants, helps to reduce expression wrinkles and delay the loss of skin elasticity and the appearance of new signs of ageing.

However, this is a long-term treatment, which must be thoroughly followed in your daily routine. So if you already have a pronounced Chinese moustache, creams won’t be enough to achieve very marked changes.

2. Facial exercises

We’ve already mentioned loss of skin elasticity as one of the causes of Chinese moustache. For this reason, we recommend that you do some facial exercises every day. Combining the application of a moisturizing or anti-ageing cream with a facial massage will help boost the positive results.

To do this, when you apply your cream, massage it lightly in a circular motion, focusing on the lip area. That’s it:

  • Stimulating the lymphatic system;
  • Improving circulation;
  • Eliminating toxins that prevent cell regeneration.

Filling with hyaluronic acid

The quickest and most effective way to reduce the Chinese moustache is through minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, such as filling with hyaluronic acid. Even for very advanced cases, in which these expression wrinkles are very pronounced, it is possible to obtain positive and immediate results. This procedure softens the nasolabial folds, restoring lost volume and giving you a younger, healthier look.

The skin is a living element that needs to be nourished every day. That’s why having a minimally invasive aesthetic treatment doesn’t mean that you don’t continue to take all the other precautions mentioned here.

At Skin Boutique, our team of specialists in Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology work with the most advanced facial rejuvenation methods, which will help restore facial health and balance.

If you’re looking for more information on the hyaluronic acid filling technique, visit our website and see the results achieved by our patients after nasolabial folds correction.

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