How to Treat Deep Nasolabial Folds at QD Skin Clinic in Seoul, Korea
Deep nasolabial folds—commonly called smile lines—form when midface volume decreases, skin loses elasticity, and deeper facial structures shift with age. QD Skin Clinic provides non-surgical lifting, filling, and collagen-boosting treatments that soften deep folds, restore midface support, and create a more youthful facial contour.
1. Cheek & Midface Fillers (Core Treatment for Deep Folds)
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Adds structural support to the midface, lifting weight upward instead of directly filling the line.
Benefits:
- Reduces fold depth naturally
- Restores youthful cheek contour
- Lifts heaviness off the nasolabial crease
- Immediate, balanced results
Best for deep, shadowed lines caused by midface flattening.
2. Direct Nasolabial Line Fillers (Precision Smoothing)
Fine Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Placed directly into the crease to smooth stubborn deep folds.
Improves:
- Sharp, etched-in lines
- Deep creases near the nose
- Smile-line heaviness
Creates soft, natural blending.
3. Thread Lift for Lower-Face & Midface Elevation
PDO / PCL Thread Lift
Lifts sagging cheek tissue upward, reducing pressure on the nasolabial fold.
Benefits:
- Noticeable lifting
- Reduced fold depth without adding volume
- Long-term collagen stimulation
Ideal for moderate-to-severe folds.
4. HIFU Lifting to Tighten the Midface
Shurink / Ulfit HIFU
Targets deeper layers to lift skin and reduce sagging contributing to the fold.
Helps with:
- Midface descent
- Lower-cheek heaviness
- Early jowl formation connected to the fold
Often combined with fillers for stronger lifting.
5. RF Microneedling for Skin Firmness & Texture
Radiofrequency Microneedling
Improves skin thickness and elasticity around the fold.
Results include:
- Firmer midface skin
- Smoother fold texture
- Reduced crepey lines around the mouth
Supports long-term contour improvement.
6. LDM Therapy for Elasticity & Skin Quality
LDM Micro-Ultrasound
Enhances the results of lifting and filler treatments by improving skin strength and hydration.
Benefits:
- Improved elasticity
- Smoother skin surface
- Longer-lasting lifting results
Ideal maintenance treatment.
7. Comprehensive Lower-Face Rejuvenation
QD Skin Clinic often blends techniques such as:
- Cheek + NLF Fillers
- Filler + HIFU Lifting
- Threads + Fillers
- HIFU + RF Microneedling
- LDM + Structural Fillers
Ensures the most natural correction based on facial anatomy.
Who Benefits Most from This Program?
- Deep smile lines
- Volume loss in cheeks and midface
- Lower-face heaviness
- Early jowl beginning
- Aging around nose and mouth
Expected Results
- Softer, smoother nasolabial folds
- Lifted midface and cheek contour
- Reduced heaviness around the mouth
- More youthful overall expression
- Long-lasting, natural improvements