Skin concern · Wrinkles

Why do my smile lines deepen only when I smile?

Smile lines can come from volume loss, sagging of the cheek or strong expression. We look at them at rest and while smiling.
Smile lines consultation at STON Clinic

✓ Doctor consultation first
Every plan is decided with a STON doctor

✓ Inside Lotte Hotel Seoul, 9F
Underground from Euljiro 1-ga Station

✓ Open 7 days
Weekdays to 20:30, weekends to 17:00

At a glance

  • Concern: Nasolabial folds
  • Group: Wrinkles
  • Options often discussed: Juvederm, Juvelook Volume, Ultherapy Prime
  • Where: STON Clinic, Lotte Hotel Seoul 9F

Why it happens

Smile lines can come from volume loss, sagging of the cheek or strong expression.

What the doctor checks

We look at them at rest and while smiling.

A quick self-check

Compare the fold at rest and smiling.

Treatments that may be considered

  • Juvederm: Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler injected to add volume where the face looks hollow or flat.
  • Juvelook Volume: Juvelook Volume is a PDLLA-based injectable that restores volume gradually by stimulating the skin's own collagen.
  • Ultherapy Prime: Ultherapy Prime is a micro-focused ultrasound device with real-time imaging.

Prepare three things before you visit

  • The area and change that bothers you most
  • Names, areas and dates of previous treatments
  • Your available dates and any important events

This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or a treatment decision. Whether a treatment suits you, and how it is done, is decided by a doctor after examination. Results and side effects vary between people.

Common questions

What is the best treatment for nasolabial folds?

There is no single best option. It depends on which layer causes the change; the doctor decides after examining you.

Can it be treated in one visit?

Some options suit a single visit; others work as a series. Your plan is set around your travel dates.

How do I start?

Send a photo-free message describing your concern and dates on KakaoTalk, and the clinic will suggest a time.