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Aesthetic treatments can be used effectively to address a wide range of lines and wrinkles that may become more visible as a natural part of the ageing process. This includes marionette lines. But what are these? And what are the effective options for reducing marionette lines with aesthetic treatments?
What are marionette lines?
So, first of all, what are marionette lines? Well, these are lines that run from the corners of the mouth down to the chin. This can give the impression of tiredness or sadness, which can be frustrating. They often become more prominent between the 30s or 40s, and can make you look older than you really are.
Marionette lines are influenced by a number of different factors, including genetics, sun exposure, and lifestyle choices like smoking and poor diet.
What are the effective options for reducing marionette lines with aesthetic treatments?
There are a number of different options that can be highly effective for reducing the appearance of marionette lines. These include:
- Dermal fillers
- Microneedling
- Chemical peels
Dermal fillers for reducing marionette lines
Dermal fillers are one of the most popular and effective options for treating and reducing the appearance of marionette lines. These are injections of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occuring acid within the body, where it plays an essential role in binding with moisture and retaining this. Dermal fillers can be effectively applied across different facial areas to add volume and structure to the face, including the cheeks, nose, chin, jaw and lips. For marionette lines in particular, these can be used to add volume and lift the skin, reducing the appearance of these lines, and leaving your skin smooth and younger looking.
One of the key advantages of dermal fillers is that the procedure is quick, generally taking less than a hour, and with minimal downtime. Beyond slight swelling or minor bruising at the injection sites, there are no problematic side effects, and any bruising or swelling will resolve within a few days. You can also expect to see the results almost immediately.
Another benefit of dermal fillers is the long lasting results these can bring. The results of your dermal filler treatment for marionette lines should last from anywhere between six months to over a year, depending on your personal metabolism and lifestyle.
Microneedling for reducing marionette lines
Another effective choice for reducing the appearance of marionette lines is microneedling. This is a treatment that is also known as collagen induction therapy, due to this treatment’s ability to promote the production of collagen within the skin. The treatment will use a number of fine needles to create micro-injuries to the skin, which stimulates the natural healing process. This allows the body to produce more elastin and collagen, which are two proteins essential for maintaining the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
During this treatment process, which generally lasts between 30 minutes and an hour, a topical anaesthetic will be applied to reduce any discomfort, and the area of the skin around the marionette lines, and within, will be targeted. There may be some redness and swelling after the treatment, but this will reduce within just a few days.
One of the understated benefits of microneedling is that this can improve the effectiveness of topical skincare products, allowing them to penetrate the deeper layers of skin and improve results.
Chemical peels for reducing marionette lines
Finally, another highly effective treatment option for reducing the appearance of marionette lines is a chemical peel. These are non-invasive and involve applying a chemical solution that is slightly acidic to the skin. This exfoliates the outer layers to allow old and dead skin cells to be removed and replaced with healthy new skin cells. Different types of chemical peel can be applied to reach different levels of the skin.
For marionette lines that are beginning to form, a mild chemical peel can be the most effective choice, while for deeper lines, a more powerful chemical peel may be needed. While a superficial peel can be applied within an hour, and requires almost no recovery time, medium and deep peels may require more downtime.
Chemical peels bring the overall benefit of improving skin tone, pigmentation, and texture, which can be a versatile option for rejuvenating the skin.
For top quality aesthetic treatments in Preston, we are the number one choice here at The Skin and Wellbeing Clinic. Why not get in touch today to find out more about our chemical peel, dermal filler, and microneedling treatments?
The Skin and Wellbeing Clinic is proud to provide professional aesthetics treatments for clients in Preston, Blackpool, Leyland, Chorley, Kirkham, Blackburn and the North West of England. Our key treatments and services include Anti Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, Laser Hair Removal, Acne Treatments, Injectable Polynucleotides, and much more.