Marionette Line Lifting: How Can You Improve Deepening Lines Around the Mouth?

If a long “marionette line” forms downward from the corners of the mouth, it can make you look displeased or angry, regardless of how you actually feel.

It is called a “marionette line” because it resembles the mouth area of a Western puppet called a marionette,

and it is also nicknamed a “frown line.”

It is a concern for many people.

Recently, interest in improving marionette lines through thread lifting has been growing.

This is because it has the advantage of being less burdensome than surgical methods while still offering relatively immediate results.

So, can thread lifting naturally improve marionette lines?

And what should you be careful about?

Causes of Marionette Lines

The biggest cause of marionette lines is changes in the position of facial fat.

When we are young, the fat layer that sits abundantly in the center of the cheeks gradually moves downward under the influence of gravity.

As the support of the retaining ligaments around the mouth weakens, the cheek fat is eventually pushed downward.

As a result, deep wrinkles form from the corners of the mouth to the jawline.

In addition, various factors such as frequent movement of the mouth muscles from speaking, chewing, and making different facial expressions, as well as individual bone structure and skin thickness, affect marionette lines.

In this way, marionette lines develop as multiple causes act together and gradually become deeper.

In such cases, simple moisturizing or massage alone is difficult to improve them.

Because structural changes have already occurred, a method that physically lifts the sagging tissue is needed.

Marionette Line Thread Lifting

Thread lifting is a procedure in which special threads made with medical-grade materials such as PDO are inserted into the dermis and subcutaneous fat layers of the skin to physically pull up sagging tissue.

The threads used here are surgical sutures and are relatively safe materials.

Made from ingredients that are harmless to the human body, they gradually dissolve, break down, and are absorbed inside the body over time.

The biggest advantage of thread lifting is its “immediate lifting effect.”

In general, “cog threads” are used for lifting.

The tiny barbs, called cogs, attached to the thread firmly grip the skin tissue and pull the sagging area upward.

In the case of marionette lines, the sagging cheek tissue around the corners of the mouth can be pulled back to its original position, significantly reducing the depth of the wrinkles.

Above all, as the inserted threads break down in the body, they stimulate collagen production.

Thanks to this, skin elasticity improves fundamentally over the long term.

This does not simply mean hiding wrinkles, but improving the health of the skin itself.

However, thread lifting is not a cure-all.

This is because the skill and planning of the practitioner determine the result.

If the direction of the threads, the insertion depth, or the amount of pulling force is even slightly inappropriate, it may be difficult to achieve the desired effect, and side effects may occur, so special caution is needed.

In particular, the marionette line area is a place where facial expressions change frequently, so an even more careful approach is necessary.

If the threads are inserted too superficially, they may show through the skin surface or become uneven,

and if they are inserted too deeply, the lifting effect may not be transmitted externally, making it difficult to see the expected improvement.

To Remove Deepening Lines Around the Mouth

To achieve good results from marionette line thread lifting, above all, you need to choose the clinic and medical staff carefully.

In particular, you should check whether the medical staff perform the procedure based on a deep understanding of facial anatomy.

Before the procedure, you should find a place that carefully diagnoses each person’s facial structure, provides enough consultation time, and creates a customized plan.

Also, make sure they offer various treatment options rather than mentioning only one choice.

Marionette lines can be improved in various ways depending on how pronounced they are, as well as the skin condition and skin type.

Explanations about side effects and an appropriate response system are also important.

No procedure can be 100% perfect.

Please choose a place that clearly explains possible side effects, their causes, and what the response plan will be if they occur.

Thread lifting is a method that can improve marionette lines with less burden than surgical methods while still offering relatively effective improvement.

However, for successful results, a correct understanding of the procedure, sufficient consultation, and careful selection are necessary.

Thank you for reading this long post.

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