What are marionette lines ?
Located at the corners of the mouth, marionette lines can be explained in several ways. The primary cause is the ageing of the triangular muscle. Over time, the muscle loses its elasticity, pulling the skin downwards and causing the corners of the lips to droop. Additionally, mature skin leads to sagging, particularly in the lower part of the face.
Marionette lines typically appear after the age of 40. This vertical line is unsettling, highlighting a sadness that does not reflect our true state of mind. The injection of hyaluronic acid can help fill these marionette lines, restoring a more cheerful and less fatigued appearance.
Why opt for hyaluronic acid injections ?
Hyaluronic acid injections are often recommended for both women and men to prevent the appearance of expression lines or to fill them. It is advisable to start early based on the skin’s loosening progression.
Hyaluronic acid injections are usually performed in a clinic, sometimes without anaesthesia, as the anaesthetic is already included in the product. Otherwise, the aesthetic doctor may administer a standard local anaesthetic or apply a lidocaine cream. A hyaluronic acid injection is not a trivial procedure and requires the presence of the aesthetic doctor to ensure the best conditions for success.
A session lasts between 10 and 20 minutes to treat the desired areas. This typically involves the lower part of the face: the marionette lines located on either side of the mouth down to the chin, and the nasolabial folds extending from the wings of the nose to the corners of the lips. Hyaluronic acid is also effective for redefining the lip contour and filling hollows in the face around the forehead, under the eyes, cheekbones, or cheeks.
The aesthetic doctor injects the hyaluronic acid into the dermis, a few millimetres deep beneath the epidermis.
At the end of the procedure, the aesthetic doctor massages the treated areas to ensure an even distribution of the product. The body’s absorption is gradual, and the final result is optimal 10 days post-procedure.
To regain a face that reflects the age you deserve, consult a professional who can best advise you on eliminating these bothersome lines.
