What Are Marionette Lines?

Marionette Lines stretch vertically from the corners of your mouth to your chin. They are partly due to muscle pull when you smile or speak, and partly due to loss of volume and support in your lower face from the natural ageing process. Marionette Lines tend to become more prominent as you grow older and form deep hollows with the passage of time. If your Marionette Lines or hollows are particularly noticeable, they can convey the impression that you’re grumpy or unhappy, even when you’re not.

How Are Marionette Lines Treated?

Fortunately, Marionette Lines are relatively easy to correct in the right hands. Dr. Jodie treats Marionette Lines with Dermal Filler injections to create a more refreshed, less lined appearance. Her approach is to treat the lines themselves and refill the underlying hollows. Treatment may also involve revolumising other areas of your lower face that have become deflated, anywhere from your ear to your chin. This can help smooth out your entire lower face to create a more natural look. She will take care not to add bulk to your Marionette area in the process, which can be ageing. Dr. Jodie believes that cosmetic enhancements like Marionette Line treatments should leave you looking like yourself, only fresher. She understands facial proportions and will not overfill your face.

What Is Involved With Marionette Lines Treatment With Dr. Jodie In Melbourne?

Dr. Jodie will assess your face carefully and take a ‘whole face’ approach to treatment of your Marionette Lines and hollows, all from the comfort of her Melbourne clinic. After the treatment area is carefully cleaned, Dr. Jodie will use a small amount of local anaesthetic or ice to numb your marionette area to ensure you are comfortable throughout. She will then inject Dermal Filler, (a non-permanent, gel-like sugar), with a small needle or cannula (a blunt-ended device that minimises bruising) to rejuvenate the marionette area, your lower face, and treat the lines themselves. Marionette Line treatment is generally very well tolerated and minimally invasive. You can expect natural looking lower face enhancement in the hands of Dr. Jodie. With little to no recovery time, you can leave Dr. Jodie’s clinic and get on with your day.

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ALL CONSULTATIONS AND TREATMENTS ARE CONDUCTED PERSONALLY BY DR. JODIE OR HER HAND-SELECTED, HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF, WHO ARE COMMITTED TO DR. JODIE'S APPROACH AND PHILOSOPHY, AS OUTLINED BELOW.

Why Do Marionette Lines And Hollows Form?

Marionette lines are aptly named after those seen on the face of a marionette string puppet.

Marionette lines stretch almost vertically from the corners of your mouth to either side of your chin. In part, they are due to muscle pull when you speak. The Depressor Anguli Oris (or DAO) underlies this area and is responsible for pulling the corners of your mouth down with phonation, creating small lines or dimples in your skin in the process.

Marionette lines are also partly due to changes in volume and structural support in your lower face from the natural ageing process. As you age, there is resorption of your inner jawbone, creating hollows on either side of your chin. These hollows appear deeper due to the presence of jowl fat and lax skin above, hanging over a facial ligament travelling from the corner of your mouth to your jawbone. With time, the marionette hollows become more prominent and marionette lines become more deeply etched.

Mature skin contains less collagen and elastin than youthful skin allowing it to crease more easily and form permanent lines.

If your marionette lines or hollows become more noticeable, they can sometimes give the impression of a tired or downturned expression, even when you feel quite the opposite. It’s important to remember, though, that these changes are a completely normal part of facial ageing and something everyone experiences over time.

How Can Melbourne’s Dr. Jodie Clinic Help With Your Marionette Lines And Hollows?

At the Dr. Jodie clinic, we offer comprehensive consultations on how to manage marionette lines and hollows.

Given the multi-factorial nature of marionette lines and hollows, a combination approach is usually recommended to discover your best result.

Treatments focus on all layers of the face that contribute to the development of such issues and will include a range of medical treatments, skin care, skin peels, LED therapy, mono threads, Laser Genesis, Meso Microneedling and the Scarlet S Radio Frequency Microneedling.

Please note that any treatment that includes the use of schedule 4 medications cannot legally be advertised online, as directed by our governing body the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), so it is not a feature of our discussion here.

But first, let’s consult!

What Is Involved In Your Dr. Jodie Consultation For Marionette Lines And Hollows?

Your Dr. Jodie clinician will meticulously assess your face and pattern of ageing to determine the factors that contribute to your marionette lines and hollows. She will then formulate a treatment plan based on your individual needs and suitability for treatment. This plan will outline your best combination of solutions, how each should be staged and what each involves, any associated treatment risks, and your costs. We will always be sure to gain both fully informed medical and financial consent. It is important to ask any questions you need to feel comfortable with your treatment plan. Your process will also be documented with standardised clinical photography with each visit.

Tailored Approach To Marionette Lines And Hollows At The Dr. Jodie Clinic

From the comfort of our Melbourne clinic, your Dr. Jodie clinician will carefully assess your face and take a holistic approach to your concerns about your marionette lines and hollows. Your face is unique and requires a bespoke treatment plan and process to achieve the right result just for you. She will never follow trends or offer a ‘cookie cutter’ approach. Great aesthetic outcomes demand a ‘whole face’ approach that considers the delicate balance and harmony of all parts of your individual face. When you visit the Dr. Jodie clinic, your clinician will always strive to provide thoughtful and personalised care to a high standard. It is important to select an experienced clinician that understands facial assessment and your aesthetic goals and preferences.

Considered Cosmetic Care For Marionette Lines And Hollows In Melbourne

The aim at the Dr. Jodie clinic is always a subtle and balanced outcome when addressing marionette lines and hollows. With a discerning aesthetic eye and a ‘less is more’ philosophy, your Dr. Jodie clinician will take the time to ensure your treatment is delivered with care. The focus is on gentle softening, with particular attention to avoiding heaviness or imbalance in the lower face. Instead, your clinician will look to restore support and contour in a way that complements your natural features. This whole-face approach allows marionette lines and hollows to be addressed as part of a carefully considered plan, with results that feel refined and in harmony with your individual look.

Visit Melbourne’s Dr. Jodie Clinic For Marionette Line And Hollows In Melbourne

When you schedule an appointment at the Dr. Jodie clinic, you benefit from Dr. Jodie’s more than fifteen years of experience in cosmetic medicine. Over this time, she has trained extensively with some of Melbourne’s leading cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons. As a national clinical trainer for a major pharmaceutical company, she shares current techniques and evidence-based approaches with other doctors and specialists across Australia. With her foundation in family medicine, Dr. Jodie places equal importance on your health and your treatment outcomes. She has also personally mentored and trained all Dr. Jodie clinicians to work with the same considered, careful approach, ensuring consistency of care. With this depth of knowledge and experience, the Dr. Jodie clinic provides a welcoming setting where your individual needs are always prioritised.

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