A challenge to the undefeated nasolabial folds

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Facial Rejuvenation Techniques

Background:

• Nasolabial folds are a common concern in facial aging.
• Previous surgical methods for nasolabial fold improvement have yielded unsatisfactory results.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel surgical technique for significant nasolabial fold improvement.
• To evaluate the efficacy of an extended facelift dissection for nasolabial fold correction.

Main Methods:

• The surgical technique involves extending facelift skin dissection to the nasolabial fold and malar prominence.
• Excision of fat within the nasolabial fold is performed.
• Direct posterior retraction of the freed facial skin is applied.

Main Results:

• A rather dramatic improvement in nasolabial folds was observed.
• The technique offers a promising approach to correcting deep nasolabial folds.

Conclusions:

• This modified facelift technique provides significant improvement for nasolabial folds.
• Further follow-up is needed, but preliminary results are highly encouraging.