Nasolabial Fold Softening
Eases the crease from nose to mouth corner.
Lasts 9–12 months
Duration
30–45 minutes
Anaesthesia
Topical numbing cream; most fillers also contain lidocaine
Sessions
One, with a review at 2 weeks. Repeat at 9–18 months depending on the area.
Downtime
24–72 hours of swelling; bruising can last up to a week
About this treatment
What it does
Injectable gel used to replace structural volume the face has lost, or to refine a contour. It restores what has deflated rather than pulling what has descended.
How it works
Hyaluronic acid gel is placed at a chosen depth — deep on bone for structure, superficially for fine lines. It holds water and gives physical support, and dissolves gradually over months.
What to expect
Immediate, settling into the final shape over 2–4 weeks. Downtime: 24–72 hours of swelling; bruising can last up to a week. Typically one, with a review at 2 weeks. repeat at 9–18 months depending on the area..
Looking after it
No pressure, massage or sleeping face-down for 48 hours. No dental work for two weeks. Report any blanching, severe pain or vision change immediately.
Options
Single syringe
One area — lips, tear trough or chin
- Popular
Two syringes
Midface restoration or full contouring
Full assessment
Staged plan across several areas and visits
No price is listed on this page. The treatment plan and its cost come from the doctor after an assessment.
Who it suits
- Your face reads as tired rather than lined — flat cheeks, hollow temples
- You want a contour refined, not a face changed
- Creams have plateaued because the problem is volume, not surface
Before & after
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Illustrative comparisons. These show the kind of change each course is aimed at; they are not photographs of BluDerma clients and will be replaced by consented client images. Results vary: the session counts and timeframes shown are typical, not a promise.
Safety & aftercare
Precautions
- Tell the doctor about every medicine and supplement you take, including blood thinners and isotretinoin.
- Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning painkillers for 24 hours before and after, unless prescribed.
- Sun exposure before or after the treatment increases the risk of pigmentation — use SPF 50 daily.
- Reschedule if the treatment area has an active infection, cold sore or open wound.
Possible side effects
- Swelling, bruising and tenderness
- Lumps or asymmetry that usually settle or can be adjusted
- Rarely, vascular occlusion — which is why it is a doctor-only procedure
Not suitable if
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active infection, or a cold sore near the lips
- Autoimmune disease affecting healing, without specialist clearance
- Unrealistic expectations of what volume can achieve
Aftercare
- No pressure, massage or sleeping face-down for 48 hours
- No dental work for two weeks
- Report any blanching, severe pain or vision change immediately
General information, not medical advice and not a diagnosis. What suits your skin, at what depth and over how many sessions, is decided by a doctor after an examination.
Nasolabial Fold Softening
Plan and cost come from the doctor, after an assessment.