Marionette Lines & Folds
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The Marionette lines start at the corners of the mouth and extend downwards towards the chin. They’re a natural part of aging and get their name because they resemble the lines on a marionette puppet. These lines form as our skin loses collagen and elastin, which provide support and elasticity. Consequently, the skin begins to sag, and folds become more apparent.
Understanding why marionette lines appear is key for anyone interested in facial rejuvenation. They can affect facial symmetry and balance, essential for a youthful appearance. Addressing these lines can rejuvenate your look and enhance overall facial harmony. As we grow older, these changes become more noticeable, and for many, treating marionette lines is an important step in maintaining a refreshed and vibrant appearance.
Treatment Options for Marionette Lines
When looking to address the marionette area, there are several non-surgical cosmetic solutions available:
Anti-Wrinkle Relaxant Injections
Professional procedures range from dermal fillers to lift and fill folds and soften wrinkles, to anti-wrinkle injectables that relax the muscles, contributing to the downward pull at the mouth corners. These options can soften the appearance of marionette lines to varying degrees for more pleasing, uplifting results.
Dermal Fillers Injectables for Marionette Lines, Folds & Hollowing
A common and effective treatment for marionette lines involves using dermal fillers. These injectables can restore lost volume, providing immediate results by lifting the depleted volume or filling the lines and creases from the mouth corners to the chin.
Types of Dermal Fillers
Different dermal fillers can be used to treat marionette lines and folds. These fillers vary in density and can be selected based on the individual’s skin type and the extent of volume loss, offering tailored results that maintain the natural look of the facial contours.
These treatments are often chosen for their ability to provide significant improvement without the need for surgery, fitting into the lifestyles of those seeking minimal downtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding Why Marionettes Form
Marionette are the downturned corners and folds, that develop from the corners of the mouth down to the chin, resulting in a puppet-like appearance, hence the name ‘Marionettes’ after the puppet. They commonly appear after the age of 40, and some people have propensitiy to strongly use the pull-down muscles underneath when they are making expressions, pulling down on the area creating the fold or lines.
The development of lines and folds in the marionette area is multifactorial. Age, genetics, and lifestyle, such as smoking, can all influence how this area is affected. As we age, the skin and soft tissues of the face begin to lose elasticity and volume and can’t hold up the mouth corners.
Additionally, decreased collagen and elastin production reduces skin support and hold structures. These changes and the constant activity of the facial muscles involved in marionette line formation contribute to deepening these wrinkles and folds over time.
Conditions & Concerns
Soften fine lines & wrinkles and refresh your skin for a more youthful look. Our relatively painless wrinkle-reducing treatments work to treat crow’s feet, forehead lines, frown lines, jawline slimming and more. Results can last between 2-4 months.
Used to plump lips, soften lines, lift folds, eye hollows and jowls, or create contours and add volume and definition to cheeks, chin and jawline, or correcting asymmetry with lip filler. Results can last between 6-12 months.
Combines micro-needling & radio frequency for superior results. Perfect for sagging, lax, loose facial skin, tightening of the jawline, jowls, neck and much more. Access to the latest treatments including Genius Microneedling.
Medical Peels
Medical-grade peels are an excellent treatment for pigmentation, acne, scarring, large pores, sun damage, and more. Our range includes VI Peel, Jessner, TCA, Vitamin A & Salicylic Peels.
Collagen Skin Boosting
We have the latest technology gold standard medical grade-laser. We can treat vascular conditions, pigmentation, facial veins and leg veins. We use the Healite II in clinic after treatments and to support healing.
Harness your body’s natural ability to re-grow and repair with Skin Needling! This treatment can help in addressing large pores, uneven skin texture, scarring, skin rejuvenation, tightening and many more.
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