Marionette Lines are wrinkles that form between the corners of the mouth and along the sides of the chin. These wrinkles form due to reduced collagen production due to skin ageing. The appearance of these lines can be greatly reduced with a dermal filler treatment.
One of the most effective at dealing with deep wrinkles such as marionette lines is through dermal filler injections. They are great for gently plumping out wrinkles, resulting in a smoother appearance, fresher and more youthful appearance.
Facial fillers are very good at dealing with deep wrinkles such as marionette lines. They gently plump out the wrinkles, resulting in a smoother appearance. Marionette lines filler can also be used to add volume to your cheeks, replacing the diminishing fat pads in that area.
The effects of marionette lines filler will typically last for 6-12 months. The body will absorb the product gradually, and your marionette lines will return to their pre-treatment appearance. Many clients return for a follow-up treatment after 6 months to maintain their rejuvenated look.
Both Juvederm and Radiesse are effective in treating marionette lines, but Juvederm recommended for shallow marionette lines. Radiesse recommended for more severe marionette lines and wrinkles. Juvederm works by smoothing parentheses lines, and other superficial to deep lines and wrinkles.
In this case, a volume-adding injectable like dermal fillers is often the better choice because it can fill the deep wrinkles and smoothen the skin. Some patients also combine these two treatments especially if the corners of the mouth are turned downwards.
Cost of dermal filler in marionette lines:
Typically 1-2mls at least are required. Some patients will require more than this.
Cosmetic treatments, such as dermal fillers, cosmetic peels and laser resurfacing, may temporarily get rid of or minimize marionette lines.
How does the treatment work? Dermal fillers are applied to the marionette lines and the corners of the mouth. This hides the shadow between the 2 areas creating a flatter shape. This smoothens out the marionette lines and reduces the appearance of the jowls.
Juvéderm for Marionette Lines? To treat the vertical lines between the mouth and chin to reduce the look of sagging, you're likely to need one syringe per side.
By placing filler in the cheeks and jawline, we are able to begin lifting the skin and give any filler inside of the marionette lines more opportunity to rejuvenate. After your first treatment, you will need to touch up the filler about every six to nine months.
While Botox Cosmetic is an excellent treatment option for dynamic wrinkles, it is not the best choice for addressing marionette around corners of the mouth and nose. Instead, dermal fillers and treatments like Emface and Ultherapy can provide more effective and lasting results.
Surgical facelift/cosmetic surgery
The “gold standard” to fix marionette folds is to have a surgical facelift. This is because surgically pulling the folds back from the mid-face area and above is the best way to fix them.
Retinol and Retin-A
Both treat wrinkles by exfoliating dead skin cells and promoting skin cell turnover. Retinoids can also help stimulate collagen production. Both can treat marionette lines, although you should be careful not to apply these topicals to your lips or mouth.
These can be considered together, as they develop following the loss Fat/Volume from the angle of the jaw, which occurs as we age, or lose weight too rapidly.
Summary: Weight loss is not only crucial for your health, it has also been used as a way of reducing marionette lines. However, some medical officers have attributed weight loss as the cause of this aging condition. It has been reported to make the facial lines much deeper.
And if you have them, you'll know exactly which ones I mean. Given the name marionette lines thanks to the mouth of a marionette puppet or doll, people often choose to address them after a certain age. So how much filler is used in marionette lines? Typically, 0.5ml to 1ml of filler for each side of the face.
When used for the management of marionette lines, Juvéderm® dermal fillers are injected in several locations around the corners of the mouth. This form of treatment is most successful when these wrinkles are in their early stages, as deeper creases can be more difficult to erase.
Marionette lines are treated by injecting the filler substance along the creases that run down from the corners of the mouth to the chin. The filler adds volume, tightens the jowls, smooths out folds, and reduces wrinkles.
In the chin, marionette line injections target the depressor anguli oris muscle (DAO). Care must be taken not to inject the depressor labii muscle, which can cause lip asymmetry if exposed to Botox. Optimal needle depth is 5 mm, with placement as close as possible to the DAO muscle's motor endplate.
Lumps are actually a common side effect after a dermal filler or lip enhancement treatment. Often they are a short-term problem, but if need be, they are totally correctable by a trained aesthetic medical professional.