Will Paranasal Implants Reduce The Prominence of My Nasolabial Folds?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I am interested in facial balancing, particularly the midface area. I would like to address pronounced nasolabial folds and a flat midface.

A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. There are numerous factors that go into the appearance of nasolabial folds any young person of which one of them is a flatter central midface projection. Lower pyriform aperture (premaxillary– paranasal) augmentation can be helpful in reducing the appearance of nasolabial folds although they will not completely eliminate them. A debate can be had as to whether such implants should be custom made or to use standard implants but that is a discussion for a later date.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon