Do marionette lines give you a tired or harsh expression? At Aēstec, we offer safe and effective filler treatments to soften the wrinkles and lines around your mouth, helping you look fresh and youthful again!
Marionette lines are the vertical folds or wrinkles that run from the corners of your mouth down toward your chin. The name comes from the marionette puppet, which also has downward-pointing lines from the mouth. They typically appear after age 40 due to volume loss and skin laxity.
Marionette lines can give the face a tired, stern, or even sad expression. This result is a common frustration among women, as it changes your soft and open look into something less familiar.
Fortunately, we can treat marionette lines safely and effectively with fillers, restoring your natural facial expression. After marionette line fillers, you’ll look friendly and radiant again.
Unlike a surgical procedure, filler treatment for marionette lines offers a fast, safe, and non-invasive solution. We use hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body. We inject this substance with fine needles into the targeted areas to restore volume around your mouth and jawline. Most women experience the treatment as virtually painless. After the treatment, you can immediately continue with your day with a more relaxed and refreshed appearance!
Drooping mouth corners, deep lines, and wrinkles can give you a tired or stern look – even when you feel completely different. As a result, you may stop recognizing your reflection and find yourself smiling less in photos. And that’s a shame, because your smile deserves to shine.
Curious about what to expect when you treat drooping mouth corners and wrinkles with fillers? Here’s a step-by-step breakdown so you know exactly what to expect before, during, and after your marionette lines treatment.
During the initial consultation, we’ll take time to understand what bothers you about your facial expression and what you’d like to improve. Our doctor will assess your facial shape, skin texture, and natural expressions. Based on your profile, we’ll give you tailored advice to achieve the most beautiful and natural-looking result.
A consultation without treatment costs €50. This fee is waived entirely if you choose to proceed with treatment. That way, you always get honest, pressure-free advice.
If you decide to go ahead, we can often start the treatment immediately. We use hyaluronic acid fillers, a substance naturally found in the body, to restore volume and smooth out fine lines. The filler is injected with ultra-fine needles around your mouth corners, often combined with a subtle lift toward the jawline for the best results.
Most women experience the injections as small pinches and describe them as virtually painless and very manageable. If desired, we can also apply a numbing cream beforehand for extra comfort.
The entire treatment takes around 20 to 30 minutes.
There’s no downtime after the treatment. So you can immediately get back to the planned activities of your day. However, we do advise you to avoid exercise, facial rubbing, or lying flat for the first 24 hours. Mild redness or swelling is rare and typically fades within a few hours to a day.
The results are immediately visible: marionette lines are softened or gone altogether. The corners of your mouth look friendlier, and your face has a calm, open appearance. And best of all, no one will quite notice you’ve had anything done, only that you look fantastic.
After the treatment, marionette lines are visibly softened. The corners of your mouth no longer turn downward as much, and your face appears brighter and more relaxed. You lose your tired or stern look while your natural expressions remain fully intact.
The cost to reduce wrinkles around the corners of your mouth is €495 per milliliter. Typically, 0.5 to 1 ml of filler is used per side for treating marionette lines. The exact amount depends on the depth of the lines, your skin condition, and your desired result.During your consultation, we’ll discuss your wishes and create a personalized treatment plan, including a clear cost breakdown.
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Not sure if a filler treatment is right for you? Or simply want to know exactly what to expect?Below, we answer the most common questions about marionette line fillers—from results and safety to recovery and outcome—so you can make a confident, informed decision.
Most clients are pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the treatment actually is. Thanks to the use of very fine needles and an anesthetic cream, the treatment is almost painless. You often only feel some slight pricks or pressure on the treated area.
Are you sensitive to pain or nervous about injections? Please mention this during the consultation. Our doctors take the time to reassure you and adjust the treatment so you can sit comfortably in the chair.
The results of marionette line fillers remain visible between 12 and 24 months on average. The exact duration depends on factors such as your skin condition, metabolism, lifestyle (such as smoking and sun hours), and the amount of filler used. In women over 40, the effect often lasts a little longer, because the metabolism is slower.
Over time, the result fades, so your facial expression slowly returns to how it was. Many women choose to have the result updated after 12 to 18 months.
As with any cosmetic treatment, mild side effects may occur. Serious complications are rare, especially when treated by experienced doctors such as Aēstec. Possible side effects include mild redness, a small bruise, or slight swelling at the injection site. This usually goes away within 1 to 3 days.
At Aēstec, we only work with CE-approved, top-quality hyaluronic acid fillers, which are 100% biodegradable. During the consultation, we always review your medical history to rule out risks. So you don't have to worry about anything!
Yes, absolutely. The filler treatment for marionette lines is a non-surgical, rapid procedure with no recovery time. Afterwards, you can immediately continue with your daily activities, such as your lunch date, shopping or working. We do recommend that you be careful with intensive exercise, such as exercising, for the first 24 hours.
Yes, you can reverse a marionette line filler treatment. One of the benefits of hyaluronic acid fillers is that they are completely soluble with a special enzyme called hyaluronidase. So not completely satisfied? Then we can safely adjust or completely remove the result. This way, you are not stuck with anything and you have full control over your appearance!
Drooping mouth corners and deep lines can change your facial expression, making you look unintentionally tired or stern. Whether you're looking in the mirror, taking a photo, or having a conversation, when your face doesn’t reflect how you feel inside, it can impact your confidence.
A marionette line filler treatment is a safe and natural way to restore harmony to your appearance. After the treatment, many women say they feel more like themselves and have more confidence.
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