Many people mistakenly believe nasolabial folds are simply surface wrinkles. In reality, most moderate-to-severe nasolabial folds originate from skeletal “pyriform aperture deficiency” – insufficient bone support around the nasal base that causes midface soft tissue to descend, creating deep nasolabial grooves. Rappoel Dermatology near Gangnam Station, Seoul, uses deep HA injection technique to precisely place filler in the supraperiosteal plane, rebuilding the nasal base support structure and correcting nasolabial folds from the root cause, with results more durable and natural than superficial injection.
The Relationship Between Pyriform Aperture and Nasolabial Folds
- Pyriform aperture: The bony opening at the front of the nasal cavity, located at the sides of the alar base
- Congenital deficiency: Some people have underdeveloped bone around the pyriform aperture, showing nasolabial folds from a young age
- Age-related resorption: Facial bone gradually resorbs after 40, weakening pyriform aperture support
- Soft tissue descent: Insufficient skeletal support causes perinasal fat pads and soft tissue to descend, deepening the nasolabial groove
- Superficial filler limitations: Injecting only in the superficial wrinkle cannot address the skeletal-level deficiency
Deep Nasal Base Filler Technique Essentials
- Injection depth: Supraperiosteal plane (above the periosteum), not superficial dermis
- Filler choice: High G-prime (high cohesivity) large-molecule HA for skeletal-level support
- Injection technique: Blunt cannula or retrograde injection, precisely targeting pyriform aperture margin
- Volume per side: 0.5-1.0ml per side, 1-2ml total for both sides
- Layered approach: Deep bone-level support first, then superficial dermal refinement
Deep vs. Superficial Nasolabial Filler Comparison
| Comparison | Deep Nasal Base Filler | Superficial Wrinkle Filler |
|---|---|---|
| Injection layer | Supraperiosteal | Superficial dermis |
| Mechanism | Rebuilds skeletal support | Fills surface wrinkle |
| Duration | 12-18 months | 6-9 months |
| Indication | Moderate-severe folds | Mild fine lines |
| Volume | 0.5-1.0ml per side | 0.3-0.5ml per side |
| Naturalness | High (supports from within) | Moderate (surface fill) |
Nasal Base Filler Combination Options
- Nasal base + apple cheek: Pyriform filler combined with apple cheek filler for comprehensive midface volume restoration
- Nasal base + superficial fold: Deep support first, then superficial refinement for complete correction
- Nasal base + Thermage: Filler restores volume, Thermage tightens skin, addressing laxity + depression
- Nasal base + thread lift: Filler addresses depression, thread lift addresses overall descent, combined anti-aging
Rappoel Dermatology is located 3 minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 10. Our physicians have extensive facial anatomy expertise, precisely locating pyriform aperture landmarks to ensure safe and effective deep injection. We use KFDA-certified premium HA products with immediate results, minimal swelling, and natural appearance within 3-7 days.
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Correct nasolabial folds from the root: Deep nasal base HA filler
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