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Marionette Lines Treatment - Adelaide
Turn your face into a smile by erasing Marionette Lines with dermal fillers.
Marionette lines take their name from marionette puppets, as the lines run from the corners of the mouth down to the chin and resemble the mouth of a puppet. A major concern for many people is the deep folds that extend down from the mouth as age begins to take its toll. These lines are known as “marionette” lines or wrinkles, and they can do more than just make someone look older—they can also make significant changes in the resting facial expressions, making a person look perpetually sad or angry. If you’re starting to notice the effects of marionette lines, then you’re probably wondering what can be done about them.
Here’s what you need to know about how we get marionette lines—and what you can do to get rid of them.
How it works
Understanding Marionette Lines
These lines develop due to a combination of factors:
- Loss of Volume: As we get older, our skin naturally loses collagen and elastin, as well as underlying fat. This volume loss can contribute to the hollowing that accentuates these lines.
- Gravity: The constant pull of gravity plays a role in the descent of facial tissues, leading to the formation of folds around the mouth.
- Repeated Facial Expressions: While we might not be consciously aware of it, repeated movements around the mouth can also contribute to their formation over time.
How Advanced Cosmetic Medicine Can Help
Advanced cosmetic medicine focuses on a nuanced approach to rejuvenating the lower face, aiming for natural-looking results that enhance your overall appearance. The goal is to soften the appearance of marionette lines and restore a more uplifted and refreshed look, without creating an "overdone" effect.
Solutions often involve:
- Restoring Lost Volume: One key strategy is to gently restore volume to the areas that have hollowed, which can subtly lift the skin and smooth out the lines. This can help to re-establish a more youthful contour to the lower face.
- Supporting the Skin Structure: By providing support to the underlying skin structure, the visibility of these lines can be diminished, leading to a smoother transition from the mouth to the chin.
- Targeting Skin Quality: Sometimes, treatments that improve overall skin quality and elasticity in the area can also contribute to a softer appearance of these lines.
The Importance of a Professional Consultation
What to Expect from Treatment
While specifics will be discussed during your consultation, procedures to address marionette lines are typically minimally invasive. Recovery times are usually short, allowing you to return to your daily activities relatively quickly. The emphasis is always on achieving a refreshed and natural look that complements your unique features.
If marionette lines are a concern for you, exploring the possibilities with an advanced cosmetic medicine practitioner can provide clarity and effective solutions tailored to your needs. They can help you achieve a more confident and revitalized appearance.
The Doctor
Dr Rahma Targett
Dr Rahma Targett is a General Practitioner(FRACGP), with a specialty in Cosmetic Medicine. She founded Advanced Cosmetic Medicine in 2016 and has since become well known as a trusted and in demand Cosmetic Physician in Adelaide. She has a Diploma in Dermoscopy and a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine with the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Dr Targett is a leader in her field and regularly attends Cosmetic conferences to keep up to date with modern aesthetic techniques. At advanced Cosmetic Medicine you can always be reassured that you will be welcomed and treated personally by Dr Rahma Targett.