NASAL-BASE AND SMILE-LINE TREATMENT · CLINIC PERSPECTIVES
Nasal base and nasolabial folds: understanding smile-line anatomy
Two connected parts of the central face
The nasal base is the area around the lower part of the nose. Nasolabial folds run from beside the nose towards the mouth corners and are often called smile lines. These areas connect visually, while each has its own anatomical role.
Support beside the nose
The shape of the underlying bone and soft tissue affects the transition between the nose, upper lip and cheek. Looking at that relationship helps us understand whether a concern is focused beside the nose or follows a wider nose-to-mouth fold.
How cheek support influences smile lines
The cheeks contribute volume and support to the central face. Their shape and the distribution of facial fat can influence the appearance of a nasolabial fold. We therefore assess the cheeks alongside the nasal base when planning treatment.
The importance of your natural smile
Smile lines are part of an expressive face. Their appearance changes with movement, lighting and the position of the cheeks. We assess your face at rest and while smiling so that a proposed improvement remains in keeping with your expression.
Choosing the focus of treatment
A defined support concern beside the nose may lead to a discussion about targeted filler. Broader tissue-quality changes around suitable smile-line concerns may favour a gradual collagen-stimulating approach. We explain which feature we are addressing and how the selected treatment contributes.
A central-face assessment in London
At our King’s Cross clinic, Dr. Eroglu considers the profile, cheeks, nasal base and smile together. Our aim is a softer transition and natural facial balance. The assessment helps turn a general concern about smile lines into a clear, personal treatment plan.
Explore our nasal-base and smile-line treatment options and prices in London for the full treatment information and appointment choices.