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What Is a Good Way to Improve Marionette Lines with a Facial Thread Lift at a Plastic Surgery Clinic?

리본성형외과 · 리본성형외과 · April 3, 2025

Marionette lines are wrinkles that form just below the corners of the mouth and extend toward the jawline. They are named marionette lines because their shape resembles a Western m...

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Clinic: 리본성형외과

Original post date: April 3, 2025

Translated at: April 25, 2026 at 6:35 AM

Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.

Marionette lines are wrinkles that form just below the corners of the mouth and extend toward the jawline.

They are named marionette lines because their shape resembles a Western marionette puppet.

The problem is that these lines do not just make you look older; they can also create a negative impression, such as making your face look sullen no matter what expression you make.

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How can marionette lines be reduced?

A thread lift is a representative non-surgical method for improving marionette lines.

A thread lift is a procedure in which special medical threads are inserted under the skin to pull and fix sagging, collapsed tissue in the desired direction.

It is one of the representative non-surgical methods for improving marionette lines, and it physically lifts loosened skin tissue.

Rather than simply pulling it upward, it is more like restoring the sagging tissue under the skin to its original position.

If a thread lift is used to improve marionette lines, the direction of thread insertion is especially important.

If it is pulled incorrectly, the corners of the mouth may rise unnaturally when smiling,

or one side of the muscles may feel like it moves excessively when speaking.

Therefore, if you are considering the procedure, you should choose medical staff who have a strong understanding of human anatomy and sufficient clinical experience.

Recent thread lifts use dissolvable threads for the procedure.

Because of this, the threads gradually dissolve and disappear after the procedure.

During this process, collagen production in the skin is stimulated, so elasticity also improves over time.

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Without side effects from a thread lift, how can you get good results?

The biggest advantage of a thread lift is that it creates physical change without a surgical operation.

However, because of this advantage, it can be approached too casually, and receiving the procedure at a place with little experience is risky.

This is because marionette lines are a structure connected to the direction of the corners of the mouth, the flow of the jawline, and the three-dimensional balance of the lower face.

Even a small change can completely alter the atmosphere of the face.

For example, if the threads are inserted too close to the skin, thread marks may remain on the surface or the skin may feel uneven. If they are inserted too deeply, the lifting effect may not reach the surface, resulting in insufficient lifting.

Also, even a slight difference in the strength or length of the threads on both sides

can make the corners of the mouth look uneven when smiling, or create the feeling that one side of the face is being pulled more.

To prevent these problems, a precise diagnosis before the procedure is essential.

To achieve good results, a lift design tailored to each patient must be created by considering the skin thickness around the mouth and jawline, muscle movement, and the density of the fat layer.

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Post-procedure care is also important.

Thread lifting is a procedure with relatively quick recovery and an easy return to daily life.

This is because there is no surgical operation involved.

That said, it is not a procedure that can be done however you want.

Depending on how post-procedure care is managed, the duration of the effect and the possibility of side effects can also change.

First, because the marionette line area is around the mouth, where facial expressions are frequent, it is best to avoid excessive talking, laughing widely, and chewing hard foods for a few days immediately after the procedure as much as possible.

This is because if the movement around the mouth is too large, the inserted threads may move or the fixed tissue may become unstable.

Also, temporary swelling, pulling sensations,

and slight bruising may occur at the sites where the threads were inserted.

These reactions are mostly temporary and tend to gradually subside within a few days, so there is no need to worry too much.

However, if the treated area is repeatedly irritated or if you keep rubbing it strongly, recovery may slow down, so please be careful.

Also, if you want to keep the lifting effect for as long as possible, it is good to maintain a regular skin-care routine.

After some time has passed since the procedure, it may be helpful to periodically combine it with elasticity laser or radiofrequency treatments to support the skin's regenerative ability.

Of course, before receiving such treatments, you must inform them in advance that you have had a thread lift.

As such, a thread lift can create a more stable and natural result when proper post-procedure care is provided.

In particular, because marionette lines are an area where even a small asymmetry can quickly stand out due to their location, post-procedure care is important.

What Is a Good Way to Improve Marionette Lines with a Facial Thread Lift at a Plastic Surgery Clinic? image 4 Marionette lines are not just wrinkles that reveal age; they can also change the impression of the face and lead to misunderstandings about emotions.

A thread lift is one way to alleviate these concerns.

However, because it is a procedure performed directly on the face, we strongly recommend that you proceed only after having a thorough consultation with medical staff who have extensive understanding and experience with this procedure.

Thank you for reading this long post.

| This post was written for informational purposes in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 through 15 of the Medical Service Act. All treatments carry the risk of side effects and complications depending on the individual. Before treatment, please make sure to have a thorough consultation with experienced medical staff before making your decision. |

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