Basilar

The basilar wrinkle is a small wrinkle that is located directly under the nose and runs across the entire upper lip. Its name comes from the Latin word "basilare", which means "stemmed". In 2019, the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery published an article in which the authors identified basilar wrinkles as the most important predictor of facial aging. Studies have shown that basilar wrinkles are directly related to age-related changes in the forehead and eyes, as well as sagging skin on the cheeks and chin. Although basilar wrinkles are not noticeable to most people, they have a negative impact on the appearance of the face. Below we look at how to get rid of basilar wrinkles and why they are so important for the health of your face.

How does a basilar wrinkle appear? A basilar wrinkle occurs due to