Marionette Lines are the vertical creases that run from the corners of the mouth towards the chin. They may first appear as fine lines but can later develop into deeper creases that mimic the look of a puppet’s mouth and even pull downwards further to accentuate jowls, the sagging skin underneath the chin and along the jawline.
Marionette lines may also present more visibly as a result of a drooping mouth. A drooping mouth is commonly characterised as a downward depressions at the corners of the mouth that drag facial expressions down, particularly when the face is at rest to give the impression of sadness, misery or disappointment. This persistent look can take its toll on your wellbeing and cause the face to look particularly aged and downcast.
Ageing predominantly forms the appearance of a downward-turned mouth and marionette lines, though some may be more genetically predisposed than others. The loss of collagen and elastin as we age is responsible for the depletion of volume, strength and structure in the skin and the tissue beneath it. What was once able to hold up the corners of the mouth and the skin around it, becomes weakened and so begins to sink and sag.
Marionette lines can be successfully treated using dermal fillers to fill and plump creases and specific areas of volume-loss to achieve a smooth and taut look to the face. They are also effectively alleviated with the use of PDO thread techniques whereby fine suture threads are carefully placed within the skin to create lift and promote collagen production for sustained firmness and restored definition.
A drooping mouth is commonly treated using anti-wrinkle injections whereby botulinum toxin A works to reduce movement in the depressor anguli orris – the muscle responsible for pulling the corners of the mouth down – so as to allow for the elevator muscles above the mouth to lift the corners successfully. This technique also eliminates fine lines and wrinkles in the area and prevents them from forming to achieve a youthfully bright and uplifted look.
Midface Threadlift. The cheeks contours have long been accepted as feature of youth. Over time, the soft tissue of the cheeks can migrate or become deflated. This can create a hollowness to the midface and sagging of the overlying skin. In the majority of cases this can be treated by re-aligning the sagging skin and transposing it back the high points of the cheeks to restore a youthful appearance. The best alternative to surgery to achieve this this is PDO, or polydiaxanone, Thread lifts. This innovative technique used in aesthetics will lift the soft tissue and stimulate an increase in collagen production in order to target sagging skin and is a great alternative to a face-lift.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections are a remarkably effective treatment in both treating and preventing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, working to reveal a smooth and more taught appearance to the face. The treatment is made up of a number of very small injections administered with absolute precision and an ultra-fine needle.
Profhilo is an innovative skin remodelling treatment that works to restore skin laxity and texture by stimulating collagen and elastin production to unearth a naturally refreshed and youthful glow. It is highly accomplished in treating not only the face, but also the neck, décolletage, hands and even the arms, knees and abdomen where skin lacks firmness.
Dr Saleki is the sweetest and most professional Dr ever! I was really nervous and she completely put me at ease for my fox eye thread lift!
I was a bit nervous, Dr Mahsa was lovely, she couldn’t of been more professional and kind. I had nose threads and the procedure was quick and apart from a bit of discomfort with the anaesthetic, the rest was totally pain free. I am 3 days post treatment and still a bit swollen but other than that everything has been very smooth and I feel fine. I’m excited to see the settled results. Would I recommend, 100% yes.
First time I every had any treatment and it was a brilliant experience, The Dr was very Calm and compassionate and clear. I read about a treatment threading but she said I didn’t need it and suggested fillers and fat dissolving which has work for me, definitely go again even though it took me over 2hours to get there.
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