How to Improve Fine Lines Around the Mouth to Marionette Lines with Injections and Lifting in Haengdang-dong

Fine line improvement around the mouth​

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Because the area around the mouth moves a lot, signs of aging often appear there first. Many people feel taken aback when they see fine lines gradually deepen over time. This is because the muscles around the mouth are constantly moving and irritating the skin through everyday actions such as talking and eating! If these changes are left unaddressed, the overall impression can start to look gloomy or stubborn. To restore a healthy, lively look, it is necessary to accurately understand and respond to the structural changes occurring around the mouth:)

Fine line improvement around the mouth

Characteristics of each type of wrinkle around the mouth​

The signs of aging that appear around the mouth can be broadly divided into three types according to where and how they form. First, the fine horizontal and vertical lines that appear around the lips are a representative symptom of thinning skin. On the other hand, the nasolabial folds that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth form as the fat in the mid-cheek descends and the maxillary bone resorbs, and they are characterized by deep wrinkles with clear borders.

When marionette lines that run downward from the corners of the mouth are added on top of this, sagging in the lower face becomes even more pronounced. This is not simply a surface-level skin issue, but the result of weakened support ligaments and soft tissue elasticity beneath the skin at the same time. Since each wrinkle has a different mechanism of formation, the care method should also be tailored accordingly. Analyzing the depth and direction of the wrinkles, as well as the degree of tissue loss, from multiple angles and establishing a customized plan is the first step toward higher satisfaction!

Characteristics of each type of wrinkle around the mouth

Radiesse

For problems caused by the skin tissue itself becoming thinner, such as fine lines around the mouth, Radiesse is an appropriate option. Radiesse is a product containing calcium hydroxylapatite and plays a role in increasing the structural density inside the skin. In the initial stage after injection, the gel component fills in wrinkled spaces, and afterward the calcium particles act within the body to induce collagen and elastin production!

This dual action becomes an important mechanism that helps the skin restore its own elasticity. Radiesse has uniform particle size and excellent viscoelasticity, allowing delicate application even to thin skin around the mouth. Over time, the newly formed autologous tissue reduces an artificial foreign-body feel while maintaining a natural sense of volume~ In particular, considering the frequent movement around the mouth, its elasticity that flexibly responds to facial expressions is a major advantage. It can be said to be an effective method when you want to strengthen the skin’s basic resilience and smooth out fine, crinkled lines:)

<Radiesse>

• Strengthens tissue density in the skin around the mouth

• Improves fine lines around the mouth

• Softens nasolabial folds / marionette lines

Radiesse

Juvelook Volume

Meanwhile, nasolabial folds that have already become deeply established require volume replenishment to fill the empty space inside the skin again. At this time, Juvelook Volume promotes collagen production in the body by using porous reticular particles! The injected ingredient acts as a scaffold between cells, inducing the person’s own tissue to fill in. Unlike simply filling in with an external substance, it is characterized by the tissue volume forming naturally over time.

Juvelook Volume has round, smooth particles, reducing the risk of nodules while still providing enough dimensionality. When injected into areas with a lot of tissue movement, such as the nasolabial area, it blends in with the surrounding tissue without looking unnatural~ As the injected ingredient breaks down, the regenerated autologous collagen remains stable for a long time. By firmly supporting the underlying structure of sunken areas, it helps make wrinkles shallower and completes a smoother facial line:)

<Juvelook Volume>

• PDLLA particles are injected into depressed areas

• Autologous tissue fills in between the particles / physical space is secured

• After a certain period, the ingredient breaks down and disappears / filled with your own tissue

Juvelook Volume

Ulthera Lifting

For marionette lines accompanied by sagging skin along with wrinkles, strong lifting using Ulthera is advantageous. Ulthera delivers high-intensity focused ultrasound energy deep beneath the skin surface to the fascial layer, inducing tissue contraction. By forming thermal coagulation points and tightening the loosened support structure, it lifts the sagging tissue around the corners of the mouth upward! Because the procedure is performed while checking the inside of the skin in real time using imaging equipment, precise targeting is possible.

In particular, Ulthera performs exceptionally well in moving the center of gravity of the lower face, which has shifted downward due to gravity, upward. As the loose jawline is refined, wrinkles around the mouth are also smoothed out! It can be said to be an essential process for improving marionette lines because it addresses the fundamental sagging that is difficult to solve with injection therapy alone. Since the ultrasound energy stimulates the skin and helps new collagen synthesis, skin firmness increases over time:)

<Ulthera Lifting>

• High-intensity focused ultrasound is delivered to the SMAS layer

• Thermal coagulation points are formed / tissue contraction is induced

• The fascial layer is tightened / lifted upward

Ulthera Lifting

Customized care guide by area

When caring for aging around the mouth, the best results are achieved with a comprehensive approach tailored to the characteristics of each area. For fine lines, Radiesse; for deep depressions, Juvelook Volume; and for sagging, Ulthera should be appropriately combined to create a three-dimensional treatment plan. Rather than insisting on a single type of care, it is necessary to understand the causes at each layer where aging has progressed and address them step by step~ Systematic care carried out under an accurate diagnosis helps preserve healthy skin for a long time.

Depending on each person’s skin thickness and fat distribution, the depth that energy needs to reach and the injection volume must all be different. It is important to consult sufficiently with a dermatologist who has a strong understanding of anatomy to find the care plan that is truly necessary for you, right? Please refer to today’s summary and make wise choices suited to your own skin concerns. If steady attention and appropriate procedures are combined, the day will come when your mouth can once again wear a bright smile.

Customized care guide by area

Fine line improvement around the mouth