Nasolabial Folds
The smile lines that linger.
Those creases that run from your nose down past the corners of your mouth, they used to disappear when you stopped smiling, and now they kind of stay. It can make you look a little tired or serious even when you feel great. You're so not alone, and the good news is there's a lot we can do to soften them, gently and at your pace.
Nasolabial Folds
The smile lines that linger.
Those creases that run from your nose down past the corners of your mouth, they used to disappear when you stopped smiling, and now they kind of stay. It can make you look a little tired or serious even when you feel great. You're so not alone, and the good news is there's a lot we can do to soften them, gently and at your pace.
CONCERN & CAUSES
Why Smile Lines Deepen
Nasolabial folds aren't really about the lines themselves, they're about what's happening above them. As the cheeks lose volume and support, the tissue settles downward and folds at the crease. Understanding the why helps us pick the right approach.
01
Lost Cheek Support
The cheeks naturally lose volume over time, and as that support fades the tissue drifts down and folds at the smile line. That's why we often look up at the cheek, not just at the crease itself.
02
Collagen Slowing Down
Skin makes less collagen as the years go by, so it loses some of its springiness. With less structure underneath, folds can settle in more deeply for most people.
03
Everyday Movement
Smiling, talking, and laughing all crease the same spot thousands of times. Over the years that repeated movement can etch the fold a little more, which is completely normal.
04
Lifestyle & Sun
Sun exposure, smoking, and big weight shifts can speed up volume and collagen loss. None of it is your fault, and a few gentle habits can help protect the work we do together.
Treatment Benefits
Restore support for softer smile lines
Smile lines usually respond best when we rebuild the support above and within them, not just fill the crease. Your provider looks at your cheeks and folds together first, then maps a plan that can soften the lines while keeping your face looking like you. No pressure, just real talk.
Dermal Filler
A hyaluronic acid filler that restores lost volume in the cheeks and along the fold to lift and soften the crease.
Great for moderate smile lines where restoring cheek support can quietly ease the fold, often our first go-to.
The filler adds structure beneath the skin so the tissue is supported, which can soften the fold and refresh the area.
A quick in-clinic visit with little downtime. Mild swelling or bruising can happen and settles over a few days for most people. Results vary.
Sculptra
A poly-L-lactic acid collagen stimulator that prompts your skin to rebuild its own collagen over time.
Best for people wanting gradual, natural firmness across the lower cheek and folds, often as a structural layer alongside filler.
It encourages your skin to make fresh collagen, restoring support so smile lines can soften over weeks for many people.
A short series spaced a few weeks apart. Results build gradually rather than all at once, and they vary from person to person.
How to protect your results after treatment
Filler and collagen work look their best when the skin around them stays healthy and supported. New collagen takes weeks to settle, so a few gentle habits help your results hold and keep your skin happy between visits.
Cleanse Gently
Use a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser with lukewarm water and a soft touch. It keeps treated skin calm while everything settles after your visit.
Support Collagen Daily
Once your skin is settled, a medical-grade retinol can support the same collagen turnover we're building in clinic. Build it in slowly and keep it consistent rather than aggressive.
Hydrate the Barrier
Well-hydrated skin holds volume and firmness better. Layer a hyaluronic acid serum under your moisturiser to keep your barrier resilient between sessions.
Skip Pressure Early On
For the first day or two after filler, go easy on facials, heavy massage, and sleeping face-down so everything settles evenly. Your team will walk you through the timing.
Protect Daily
Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, reapplied every couple of hours outdoors, helps slow the collagen and volume loss that deepens folds in the first place. A daily non-negotiable for most people.
Recommended Skincare
Medical-Grade Skin Protocol
Ask our team about a simple medical-grade routine (a retinol plus daily SPF) that supports the same collagen turnover your in-clinic treatments start, helping hold your results between sessions.
Real results
Real patients, real results
Photos are of real Real Beauty Rx patients, shared with their consent. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed; these are examples of what some patients have experienced, not a promise of outcome.
Who provides your care
Nurse Practitioner-led care you can trust
Your plan is guided by Jennifer Holman, NP, our owner and a Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years in medicine, a Key Opinion Leader for Galderma and Xcite Technologies, and Chair of APANS. You may also be cared for by our aesthetic nurse injector Lia Harding, RN, or our Medical Aesthetician Natasha Grbesa. We assess your skin and full health history first, talk through whether a treatment is right for you, including anyone who should wait such as during pregnancy or with an active skin infection, and only recommend what genuinely suits you. All care follows Ontario's medical oversight rules.
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Same-week consultations. No referral required. Our team walks you through what they see, and what they'd actually recommend.
FAQ
Common questions about
nasolabial fold treatment
For most people we can soften smile lines a lot and make them look much more rested, rather than erasing them completely. A little movement and expression is natural and looks like you. We'll always be honest about what's realistic for your face before we start.
It depends on your skin and how the folds have formed, which is exactly what your provider checks at your consult. For a lot of people it's filler to restore support now, sometimes with Sculptra to build collagen over time. We'll map it out together, no pressure.
That's the whole goal. Your provider often supports the cheek above the fold rather than overfilling the crease, so your smile lines soften while your expressions still look like yours. Results vary, and we go gradually so it stays subtle.
It depends on the treatment and your skin. Filler results can last many months for most people, and Sculptra builds gradually and tends to last a good while as the collagen settles. We'll give you a realistic timeline and a simple maintenance plan.
Usually very little. You might see some mild swelling or a small bruise for a few days, especially with filler. We'll walk you through exactly what to expect so you can plan around anything important.
Most people find it really manageable. We use numbing where it helps and keep you comfy the whole time. If you're nervous, just tell us and we'll go at your pace. We've got you.