Deepening of the nasolabial crease is an esthetically unpleasing aging phenomenon occurring in the midface. Various treatment modalities have been introduced to improve the appearance of prominent nasolabial folds, all of which have pros and cons. Currently, a minimally invasive technique using synthetic dermal fillers is most commonly used. A simple and easy subcision procedure using a wire sc...

The idea that traction on the subcutaneous musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) deepens the nasolabial crease has been propagated through the plastic surgery literature. This notion is contrary to the senior author's experience. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of mobilization of the SMAS on the nasolabial fold and crease. Intraoperative examination on the effect of t...

Presentamos el caso de una paciente mujer de 40 años de edad con antecedentes de apendicectomía y embarazo ectópico hace 2 años. Fue vista en nuestra consulta por presentar una tumoración de 2 meses de evolución a nivel del ángulo nasogeniano derecho, con crecimiento progresivo y sin otra sintomatología acompañante. La paciente relacionó su aparición con su último parto, 2 meses antes. En la an...

A 93-year-old Caucasian female presented with a hemorrhagic nodule in the right nasolabial sulcus. The patient stated that the lesion had been present for a year and it had increased in size gradually. The hemorrhagic nodule was asymptomatic except for occasional bleeding. Physical examination of the patient revealed an ulcerated and hyperpigmented nodule with a size of 2x1x1 cm in the right na...

Nasolabial cyst or cyst invading the nasal fold is rare but it should be suspected in patients with nasal vestibule cysts. It is a non-odontogenic cystic lesion of epithelial origin characterized by extra bone growth on the maxilla. The diagnosis of nasolabial cyst is strongly suspected clinically and the size of the cyst can reach 3 to 4 cm resulting in facial deformation. CT scan confirms the...

Nasolabial cysts are rare, nonodontogenic soft tissue developmental cysts that occur in the maxillary lip and nasal alar regions. Patients with this type of cyst generally presents with an asymptomatic soft swelling that may obliterate the nasolabial fold, elevate the nasal ala or the floor of the nose and fill the labial vestibule intraorally. The exact origin of nasolabial cysts is uncertain....

A 73-year-old man referred for parkinsonism related a history of Bell palsy. The figure demonstrates that the right side of the face has some of the typical characteristics of a peripheral facial palsy, including flattening of the nasolabial fold and widening of the palpebral fissure. But was that the side affected? See the accompanying videotape for the answer. Figure. Flattening of the right ...