Causes of Marionette Lines

Marionette Lines become more noticeable due to a variety of factors, including:

Sun Exposure

Sun exposure damages the skin, causing wrinkles and changes in texture

Collagen and Elastin Loss

Loss of collagen and elastin (the building blocks of the skin) with age, making the skin appear weak and thin

Aging

As we age, the ligaments that are around the mouth and chin become looser, which lets the fatty tissue in the cheeks sag.

Genetics

If you look at your mom, dad, or older sibling and they have them, there is a great chance you will develop them too.

Loss of Fat

Loss of fat in the cheeks, which can make the cheeks and nearby regions appear saggy

Other factors that play a role in skin aging include:

  • Smoking

  • Exposure to environmental pollutants

  • Rapid weight fluctuations

Treatments

Facial Fillers - Juvéderm Voluma, Ultra & Ultra Plus

Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler, can serve to volumize and support the folds and deep lines on your face. Sometimes the ideal treatment is to inject right into the folds using a filler such as Juvéderm Ultra, Juvéderm Ultra Plus or Juvéderm Voluma.

But often, we have found that by adding Juvéderm Voluma into the upper face/cheeks, this lifts and pulls the sagging tissue back up. This lift and pull often makes it unnecessary to inject the folds directly and at the same time gives beautiful definition and volume back to the cheeks. If we don’t get as much of a lift as desired, then we certainly need to use less product directly into the folds.

Depending on which product is used, how much product is used and where it is placed, the treatment results can last one to 2 years.  This is a virtually pain free procedure with usually no downtime.

Voluma, Ultra & Ultra Plus

Juvéderm

Neurotoxins - Botox

Botox

Neurotoxins

We use a special technique to inject the muscles in the jaw which helps retract the tissue in the lower face back and up towards the ears. It’s a liquid mini-lower-face life! Botox starts working in 2-3 days and takes 14 days to reach it’s full effect. Botox typically lasts 3-4 months and will then need to be reinjected to regain the same benefits.

Face

Treatments

Nasolabial Folds

Under Eye Dark Circles

Tear Troughs & Hollowing