A Nasolabial Fold is the line or crease that runs from the corner of the nose to the outer area of the lip. Through the aging process, the crease or fold may begin to appear more prominent. Through the increase in skin or the natural loss of fat brought on by aging, these lines can begin to frame the mouth and cause you to look older, more tired, or even upset. Until now, treatment options only included operations to correct the area, permanent implants, or short-acting fillers that required multiple touch-ups to maintain results past a few months.

Tuscany Medspa recommends Radiesse or Restalyn treatments to reduce Nasolabial Folds.  However, a recently published independent study (Kanchwala study) comparing four soft-tissue fillers for facial-volume augmentation recommended Radiesse as the preferred filler for augmenting Nasolabial Folds. The longevity of Radiesse was rated as excellent, averaging 11 months compared to Restylane, which lasted 4.5 months, and Hylaform that lasted 3 months. In addition, investigators concluded that Radiesse is a cost-effective option in treating Nasolabial Folds due to its overall longevity. Published independent studies show that a typical treatment for Nasolabial Folds lasts approximately 12-18 months, with occasional touchups recommended prior to that time.