BOTOX FOR MARIONETTE LINES TREATMENT

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And why does a tiny protein have such a big impact on your appearance?

Botox is a FDA-approved treatment for marionette lines and it focuses on softening the downward pull around the mouth caused by hyperactivity of the depressor anguli oris (DAO). This muscle can exaggerate the appearance of lines that run from the mouth corners toward the chin, contributing to a tired or sad expression. Relaxing this pull helps the lower face appear more lifted and balanced.

Safety and Side Effects

Common temporary effects include mild swelling, pinpoint redness, or slight tenderness. Less common effects, such as eyebrow asymmetry, can occur if muscles respond unevenly, which is why injector experience is crucial. Neuromodulators like Botox have a well-established safety profile supported by decades of clinical use.

before and after gallery

Our marionette lines treatment with botox gallery is just a preview of the tailored results our expert injectors deliver. Take a look here to see our clients' new looks.

Benefits of gummy smile Botox

Softer Lower-Face Expression

By reducing downward pull, the mouth corners appear less droopy. Patients often look more refreshed and less fatigued.

Improved Line Appearance

Although fillers address volume loss, Botox helps treat the muscular component that worsens marionette lines. This combined effect often leads to a more natural improvement.

Enhanced Facial Harmony

Relaxing the DAO restores better balance between the elevator and depressor muscles around the mouth, improving overall symmetry of the lower face.

Subtle, Natural Outcome

Precise dosing allows for gentle elevation of the mouth corners while maintaining normal movement and expressions.

Complementary Treatments

Botox releases that downward pull, allowing the corners of the mouth to float back up to neutral. To maximize this lift and erase the shadows, we look at the skin quality and surrounding muscles:

Resurfacing the Shadow

Botox lifts the heavy corner, but it doesn't erase the crease that has etched into the skin over the years.

• Chemical Peels: This is your best tool for softening deep lines without filler. A series of Chemical Peels exfoliates the rough, shadowed skin inside the fold. By stimulating new collagen, we can thicken the skin in this area, making the line appear shallower and less defined.
• HydraFacial: Dehydration makes the lower face look sagging and heavy. A HydraFacial infuses the marionette area with intense hydration. When the skin cells are fully plumped with moisture, the "draping" of the skin improves instantly, softening the appearance of the folds.

The Lower Face Lift

The muscle pulling your mouth corners down (DAO) is connected to the muscles in your neck.

• Neck Botox (Nefertiti Lift): For the ultimate non-surgical lift, we often pair the Marionette treatment with the Nefertiti Lift. By relaxing the neck bands that drag the entire lower face downward, we give the DAO treatment a "power boost," creating a sharper jawline and a lighter, more lifted mouth area.
• Chin Botox (Mentalis Treatment): Marionette lines often look worse because the chin muscle is tight and pebbled, creating a visual disconnect. Relaxing the chin smooths the area between the lines, creating a unified, elegant lower face canvas.

Clearing the Complexion

• IPL Photofacial: Shadows are exaggerated by discoloration. The corners of the mouth are common spots for age spots and sun damage. IPL clears this pigmentation. When the skin tone is even, the physical shadow of the marionette line becomes much less noticeable.
• Spider Vein Removal: Many patients have a cluster of tiny red veins right at the corner of the mouth (the commissure). Removing these red tones with a laser cleans up the area, making the lip line look crisp and youthful.
  

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