Marionette lines are harmless facial wrinkles that occur as part of the natural ageing process. Even though they pose no risks, a lot of people with marionette lines find them bothersome and unsightly. The good news is that there are several ways to treat marionette lines.
We’re no strangers to treating marionette lines and love to help our patients regain their youthful appearance. Face Medical Clinic is a CQC-registered 5-star clinic and we’ve been helping patients reduce the appearance of marionette lines with the likes of marionette lines filler for almost 20 years.
Get in touch to find out more about how to get rid of marionette lines with our cosmetic treatments.
What are marionette lines?
Marionette lines can be fine or deep lines that appear at the corners of the mouth. They get their name from marionette string puppets because of their vertical lines.
There are various treatment options for marionette lines and the appropriate treatment for you may depend on the severity of these facial wrinkles.
What causes marionette lines and chin wrinkles?
Marionette lines usually form due to skin ageing, but other conditions can contribute to their formation such as reduced collagen and elastin production, exposure to UV rays, sun exposure, lack of daily skincare routine, weak facial muscles, and excess skin around the facial area.
So how can you treat marionette lines?
You don’t have to live with facial wrinkles like marionette lines if you don’t want to. There are various ways to reduce marionette lines.
A lot of marionette lines treatment aims to stimulate collagen production since collagen and elastin production are key to maintaining skin elasticity.
The ageing process naturally slows collagen production down, meaning that deep lines are more likely to form.
Marionette lines treatment can also rely on the superpowers of hyaluronic acid which is a natural substance created in the body and helps to keep skin plump and smooth.
The following are just some of the treatments for marionette lines.
Dermal Fillers
One of the most popular non-surgical treatment options for pesky marionette lines is dermal filler containing hyaluronic acid. We use Juvederm filler to help get rid of marionette lines at Face Medical Clinic since it’s excellent at replacing lost volume in the face. This is one of the most effective dermal fillers on the market and we’ve seen patients who have enjoyed smoother skin for up to 24 months with our marionette lines treatment using our dermal fillers.
Botulinum Toxin Injections
Although dermal fillers are one of the most popular treatments for marionette lines, botulinum toxin injections can be just as effective. Botulinum toxin can help to reduce frown lines by relaxing the facial muscles that can cause deep wrinkles around the corners of the mouth.
Chemical Peels
Fine lines and wrinkles can be improved after a simple chemical peel treatment. We offer various types of chemical peels at Face Medical Clinic which can be an absolute dream for your skin cells.
Laser treatments
If you have deeper marionette lines, you might find treatments like laser resurfacing and laser skin rejuvenation are the most effective. Laser treatments can boost collagen production and skin cell renewal so the results continue to develop over time.
Surgery for Marionette Lines
For very deep marionette lines, surgery can be an option. This might be necessary in cases where there is excess skin that doesn’t respond to other marionette line treatments.
How to prevent marionette lines and other facial wrinkles
It’s not possible to prevent skin ageing but there are things you can do to prevent marionette lines from forming.
These are just a few of our tips to help you steer clear of fine lines and wrinkles.
Reduce sun exposure
Sun exposure isn’t good for skin quality in general, but it can also be a catalyst for deepening marionette lines.
Adopt a skin-friendly diet
Keeping your skin hydrated starts with what you eat and drink. It’s easy to get your daily dose of vitamin C via fruit and vegetables, which in turn will help to keep skin blemishes at bay.
Weight management
Ageing skin isn’t the only cause of marionette lines. Gaining weight can contribute to deep marionette lines if excess weight results in sagging skin in the facial area.
Other lifestyle considerations
We have plenty more tips and advice to help fix marionette lines and would love to see you at one of our free skin consultations. Get in touch to book yours today.
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