Marionette lines are wrinkles that run from the corners of the mouth to the jawline. They create a sad appearance. Fortunately, you can have something done about it! At Wellness Kliniek, we are happy to inform you about the options of reducing marionette lines. Read about the treatments or schedule a no-obligation consultation at Wellness Kliniek for personalised advice.
What are marionette lines?
Marionette lines are vertical wrinkles that run diagonally down to the jawline from the corner of the mouth. The naming may not surprise you, as this refers to the marionette puppet whose mouth can move. Marionette lines in the face can create a gloomy, sullen and less fresh look, even if you don't feel that way.
How do marionette lines form?
Marionette lines are caused by a combination of skin ageing, loss of collagen and elastin, and sagging facial muscles. Volume loss in the cheeks and gravity also play a role, causing the skin to sag downwards. So it is a phenomenon that occurs over time as the years go by.
Can you prevent marionette lines?
Marionette lines cannot be prevented in the long run. After all, they occur due to the normal ageing process. Genetic predisposition also plays a role. However, there are some things you can do to delay the appearance of marionette lines. For instance, a healthy lifestyle, good skin care and having as little stress as possible help prevent marionette lines. Not smoking and protecting the face with good sun protection are also things that delay the appearance of marionette lines.
What treatments are effective against marionette lines?
There are several types of treatments that reduce marionette lines. We can divide them into surgical and non-surgical (minimally-invasive) treatments. The different treatments for marionette lines reduction offer separate results. The results can be temporary or permanent, depending on the treatment you choose. Read about the advantages, disadvantages and features for each treatment.
Marionette lines fillers
At Wellness Kliniek, fillers for marionette lines are very popular. Getting rid of marionette lines with filler is an excellent choice for quick and beautiful results. Fillers for marionette lines fall under minimally invasive surgery, also called without surgery. We choose quality hyaluronic acid fillers. These add volume and fill the grooves under your mouth corners. They thus give support to your mouth corners and protect them from sagging. Marionette lines fillers remain effective for about 6 to 18 months. This depends on your skin condition and the absorption of hyaluronic acid into the skin.
Fillers marionette lines: for mild to moderate marionette lines, effect for up to 18 months.
Muscle relaxants marionette lines
Injections with botulinum (B***x) can soften marionette lines if they are partly caused by overactivity of the muscle that pulls down the corners of the mouth. In this case, a muscle relaxant injection helps subtly lift the corners of the mouth. For incipient, dynamic lines, it can also work preventively. If your wrinkles are deep and caused by loss of volume or sagging skin, hyaluronic fillers are usually more effective than injections of botulinum alone.
This treatment can be used for mild marionette lines or as an adjunct to marionette lines fillers. For your information, we like to let you know that it involves the use of B***x (the exact brand name may not always be freely used according to legislation. We hope you know what we mean).
Marionette lines muscle relaxant: for mild marionette lines, effect for up to 4 months on average.
Remove marionette lines - collagen-stimulating injections
Skin boosters - unlike fillers - do not add volume. Collagen is a body's own protein that ensures skin firmness and elasticity. Good collagen production therefore reduces wrinkles and marionette lines. Using collagen-stimulating injections (Skin boosters) can help with this. The extent to which this type of injection works can vary from person to person. Age, skin condition and individual reaction can affect how well it works. Does it work for you? Then you will enjoy it for a very long time! The effect builds up over 3 to 6 months and remains visible for an average of 6 months to 2 years, depending on the treatment.
Marionette lines removal - collagen: effect varies per person, becomes visible after 3 to 6 months and can remain visible for up to 2 years, depending on the treatment chosen.
Microneedling marionette lines
Another way to stimulate collagen production is by turning to microneedling. This is a different method from the injections mentioned above. Microneedling works by using fine needles to make controlled micro-damages in the skin, activating the natural repair process. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in firmer and smoother skin.
Marionette lines microneedling: effect remains visible for an average of 12 months. Most people opt for regular maintenance treatments.
Removal of marionette lines - facelift
During a facelift, the entire face is rejuvenated through a face lift with surgical procedures. Sagging muscles in the face are tightened, which therefore also reduce or soften marionette lines. If you have deep grooves, then filler with hyaluronic treatments can complement the facelift. There are different types of facelift procedures. The plastic surgeon looks at which technique suits you to get the best result. The result is basically permanent, but the ageing process continues. As a result, the skin in the face can become saggy over time.
Marionette lines facelift: for moderate marionette lines and signs of skin ageing. Effect facelift is permanent, although a touch-up may be desirable after 10 years, depending on how the natural ageing process continues.
Liquid facelift for marionette lines
A liquid facelift (non-surgical facelift) combines fillers, muscle relaxers, skin boosters and skin therapies to achieve non-surgical rejuvenation. The procedure can be performed within an hour and, as with a facelift, makes the face look years younger. During the liquid facelift, marionette lines are reduced, among other things, and your entire face gets a fresher look. The result is visible after just a few days and often at its best after 4 weeks. Most people at Wellness Kliniek opt for regular maintenance of the liquid facelift, by scheduling repeat treatments.
Marionette lines liquid facelift: effect lasts 1 year on average, but sometimes longer (depending on genetics, skin condition and products used). A good solution for both mild and severe marionette lines.
Lipofilling marionette lines
Reduce marionette lines without fillers because you don't want filler substances in your body? Then you can also opt for the natural filler. Lipofilling of marionette lines means using excess fat from your own body to add volume under the marionette lines. The fat is taken from the abdomen or thighs, for example, through liposuction, then purified, and then injected into the marionette lines. With these bodily fillers, you achieve a permanent effect.
Marionette lines lipofilling: effect is permanent, although the effect may diminish with the natural ageing process. For mild to moderate marionette lines. Repeat treatments may be necessary to achieve or maintain the desired result.
Marionette lines fillers
Lipofilling, fillers, muscle relaxers, microneedling and (liquid) facelift are techniques to address facial lines and wrinkles. We always talked about marionette lines here, but it is important to note that the techniques also help when the face is uneven, for example because the marionette line is much more visible on one side than on the other. So removing one marionette line is also possible.
Reduce marionette lines without fillers
Many people are curious about how to reduce marionette lines without fillers. As you read, there are some treatments that do not use fillers for marionette lines, but instead rely on other means or surgical techniques. Furthermore, it is unfortunately difficult to remove marionette lines naturally once they are there. Treatment starts with prevention. However, know that despite the preventive measures below, you cannot always do anything about it. Getting marionette lines is partly genetic.
Preventive measures - facial care
- Vitamin C and skin boosters: strengthen the skin and promote recovery.
- Retinoids (vitamin A products): stimulate collagen production.
- Sunscreen (at least SPF 30+): prevents breakdown of collagen.
- Healthy lifestyle: hydrate, eat healthily, avoid stress and don't smoke.
Are there marionette lines exercises?
Yes and no. There are, however, some exercises for marionette lines that can make a minimal contribution to preventing or reducing them. For instance, you can do the following exercises for 10 minutes daily, but don't expect miracles from them. For beginning marionette lines, facial yoga can sometimes help.
- Make O-shapes with the mouth / lips pout and hold
- Push cheeks up with lips closed
- Tighten and relax jaw muscles
Can you camouflage marionette lines?
Make-up works wonders, but when it comes to camouflaging marionette lines, it really is an art in itself. Foundation quickly gets stuck in wrinkles, making them actually stand out more. Applying highlighter to cheekbones and creating certain shadows on the face can make marionette lines less noticeable.
Padding marionette lines experiences
Are you considering opting for cosmetic surgery or aesthetic treatments to reduce marionette lines? We advise you to read the experiences of others to get a good idea of what to expect. Read reviews and also pay attention to the clinic's official quality label. A quality certificate guarantees that the doctors are certified and experienced.
Other tips that will come in handy when making a decision:
Removing marionette lines before and after
View marionette line removal photos to see the results. Compare different techniques and before and after photos. Our photo page makes it easy to compare various types of facial treatments, including before (fillers), muscle relaxers and liquid facelift.
Compare the quality of doctors and clinics
It is important that you choose a safe marionette lines treatment and therefore have the treatment performed at a good clinic and experienced doctor. For example, Wellness Kliniek offers ISO 9001 certification, the global standard for quality. We also won several awards for positive patient experiences.
Schedule a no-obligation, personalised consultation
Reducing marionette lines is a customised procedure. As you read, various techniques are possible. Based on your wishes and face, an experienced surgeon can discuss the options with you. This way, you will make an informed choice about which procedure suits you.
Reduce marionette lines? Consult at Wellness Kliniek!
Do you want to take steps and really get rid of those marionette lines? Then make a no-obligation appointment and let one of the specialists at Wellness Kliniek advise you personally. Find out which procedures are good choices for your face and go for a look that makes you happy, day after day.
