Marionette Lines
Why Consider Tackling Marionette Lines?
Marionette lines are the vertical lines that extend from the corners of the mouth down to the chin. They get their name from marionette string puppets, that have pronounced lines around their mouth so they can ‘talk’.
These lines can cause a sagging or “sad” appearance, even when your face is at rest. Addressing marionette lines can help restore a more youthful and lifted look, reducing the heaviness in the lower face and enhancing facial harmony.
Symptoms
- Vertical lines from the mouth corners down to the chin.
- Downturned mouth, giving a sad or tired expression.
- Sagging skin around the jawline and chin, often making the lower face look heavier.
- Deeper creases when smiling, talking, or making other facial expressions.
- Prominent when resting, especially as they become more etched with age.
Causes
- Ageing: Natural decline in collagen and elastin weakens skin structure, contributing to the development of lines and folds.
- Loss of Facial Volume: Thinning of fat pads and skin in the cheeks and lower face can lead to sagging, causing Marionette Lines and Nasolabial Folds to appear more pronounced.
- Repeated Facial Movements: Over time, expressions like smiling, frowning, or talking can deepen these lines, as they are located in high-movement areas of the face.
- Gravity: Over time, gravity pulls down facial tissues, exacerbating the appearance of Marionette Lines and Nasolabial Folds.
- Sun Damage: UV exposure accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, weakening the skin’s support structures.
- Genetics: Some individuals may be more predisposed to developing these lines due to genetic factors.
- Lifestyle Factors: Smoking, dehydration, and poor nutrition can worsen skin laxity, making lines and folds more prominent.
Why choose SkinHD to treat my Marionette Lines?
- Over 20 years combined medical knowledge and experience
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