Women & Men
Cheek wrinkles (accordion lines) treatment
Quick, in-office treatments.
Treatments designed with your comfort & recovery time in mind.
Results aligned to your personal preferences.
Treatment plans that prioritise ongoing care, and lasting results.
Accordion lines are a common sign of facial ageing, forming as the skin on your cheeks folds and creases with smiling, talking, or other expressions. Over time, these lines can deepen as collagen, elastin, and natural facial volume diminish, becoming visible even when your face is at rest.
At Cosmetic Connection, we offer personalised consultations to create bespoke treatment plans specifically for accordion lines. Our goal is to soften existing cheek wrinkles and help prevent new lines from forming, using advanced cosmetic techniques tailored to your skin type and individual goals. Our experienced clinicians will guide you through your options with care and expertise, helping you achieve a smoother, refreshed, and natural-looking appearance.
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Why book a consultation to address your accordion lines?
We offer a range of effective accordion line treatments, starting with a personalised consultation to explore your options and recommend what's right for you.
Non-Surgical Solutions
Avoid surgery, high cost, general anaesthesia, and lengthy recovery times.
Natural and Customisable Results
Various methods target different causes of accordion lines, providing results tailored to your individual needs and desired look.
Gradual Improvement, Without Permanent Commitment
Improve your accordion lines with the peace of mind that comes with non-permanent changes.
Easily Combined with Other Treatments
Can be integrated into a broader non-surgical facial rejuvenation plan for balanced results.
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Your Journey
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Your personalised consultation
Your journey to a refreshed look begins with a private, in-depth consultation. Our friendly and expert team will attentively listen to your aesthetic goals and concerns, taking the time to understand your unique facial structure.
We’ll clearly explain all your available options, detailing how each treatment works, their potential outcomes, and longevity. This empowers you to make a truly informed decision. It’s also a comfortable space for you to ask any questions, discuss results, potential risks, aftercare, and costs, ensuring you feel confident and build trust with your practitioner.
Your Journey
Step 2 of 3
Expert treatment & care
Once you’re ready, our highly skilled practitioners will meticulously perform your chosen treatment with the utmost care and precision. We understand that some treatments can be uncomfortable, which is why we offer a range of numbing options to alleviate any concerns about pain. Your safety, comfort, and the delivery of natural results that align perfectly with your expectations are our top priorities.
With emergency equipment readily available on-site and generous appointment times, we guarantee your safety is paramount and that your treatment is never rushed.
Your Journey
Step 3 of 3
Enjoy your refreshed look
Thanks to your personalised treatment, you can now look forward to aligning how you look with how you feel. We’ll provide you with detailed post-treatment care instructions to ensure a swift and smooth healing process.
To further support you, all treatments performed at Cosmetic Connection include an optional complimentary follow-up appointment and are backed by our satisfaction guarantees, ensuring your complete peace of mind.
What are accordion lines (cheek wrinkles)?
Understanding accordion lines (cheek wrinkles)
Accordion lines are the fine vertical creases that appear on the outer cheeks, running downwards from the nose toward the mouth. They are most noticeable when you smile or laugh, which is why they are often called cheek wrinkles or smile-related lines. Over time, these lines can become more visible, even when the face is at rest.
Unlike forehead or frown lines, which are caused by repeated muscle movement in smaller areas, accordion lines extend across a larger surface of the mid-face. This makes them particularly noticeable, as they can affect both facial expression and the overall youthfulness of your appearance.
The anatomy behind accordion lines
Accordion lines form in the mid-face, an area that includes:
- Cheek fat pads – providing volume and support in youth but gradually thinning and shifting with age.
- Skin and dermal layers – losing collagen and elastin, leading to less structural resilience.
- Underlying facial muscles – repeatedly folding the skin during smiling or laughing, which over time creates visible creases.
Because they involve both skin quality and changes to deeper facial support, effective treatment needs to address more than just surface-level smoothing.
Why do accordion lines appear?
Several factors contribute to the development of cheek wrinkles:
- Ageing & collagen decline – collagen production slows in your late 20s, reducing skin firmness.
- Loss of mid-face support – natural fat pads shift downward, leaving skin with less structure.
- Repeated facial expressions – years of smiling, laughing, and talking cause the skin to fold in the same patterns.
- Environmental exposure – UV light, pollution, and smoking accelerate skin thinning and wrinkle formation.
- Lifestyle factors – dehydration, poor sleep, and stress all contribute to visible lines.
The impact of accordion lines
Many people find accordion lines make them appear older or more tired than they feel. Because they sit beside the mouth, they can draw attention when you smile, creating a contrast between expression and skin smoothness. For this reason, people often seek treatments that soften these lines while preserving natural facial movement.
Treatment approaches for accordion lines
A personalised approach
There isn’t one single solution for accordion lines. Instead, the most effective approach combines improvements to skin quality, restoration of support, and stimulation of collagen. Treatment choice depends on your skin type, the depth of your lines, and how much natural support remains in your mid-face.
Improving skin quality
Healthier skin responds better to any treatment. A focus on skin quality can:
- Hydrate the skin and improve elasticity.
- Smooth fine surface wrinkles.
- Create a fresher, more radiant complexion.
Skin-rejuvenating treatments often work by stimulating collagen, increasing hydration, or improving cell turnover. Supporting these treatments with a consistent skincare routine at home (including sun protection and hydration) also helps to maintain results.
Restoring volume and support
One of the key reasons accordion lines form is the gradual loss of mid-face support. When cheek fat pads shift downwards with age, the skin folds more easily during smiling and laughing. Restoring gentle support in this area can soften the creasing effect and create a smoother contour across the cheeks.
Stimulating collagen and elasticity
Collagen is the skin’s natural support network, while elastin allows skin to bounce back after movement. With age, both decline. Treatments that stimulate new collagen and elastin production can:
- Strengthen skin from within.
- Slow the progression of wrinkles.
- Improve long-term skin resilience.
This makes collagen stimulation an essential part of long-term management, not just short-term smoothing.
The pole of preventative care
It’s not only about correcting existing lines — preventing them from deepening is just as important. Preventative care may include:
- Protecting skin from UV damage.
- Maintaining hydration and a balanced skincare routine.
- Considering early treatment when lines are first visible with expression (before they remain at rest).
By combining both correction and prevention, treatment plans offer more natural-looking, long-lasting improvements.
Goals, results & ongoing care
Treatment objectives for accordion lines
Every treatment plan for accordion lines is designed with two main objectives:
- Softening existing wrinkles so that the cheeks appear smoother and more refreshed.
- Preventing future deepening of the lines by supporting skin health and structure.
The overall aim is to create natural results that keep your expressions dynamic and your face looking like you, only more rejuvenated.
What results can you expect?
After treatment, most people notice:
- Smoother cheek contours.
- Less visible creases when smiling.
- Softer wrinkles at rest.
- A refreshed appearance.
Because the approach often strengthens skin and restores subtle support, the results appear natural — not “frozen” or overdone.
Ongoing care and maintenance
Just like any aspect of skin health, maintaining results requires ongoing care. This may include:
- Follow-up treatments – tailored to your needs and how your skin responds.
- Daily skincare – including hydration, antioxidant use, and consistent sun protection.
- Lifestyle choices – healthy nutrition, sleep, and limiting smoking or excess alcohol help prolong results.
Why personalisation matters
Everyone’s skin ages differently. Some develop fine accordion lines early due to expressive smiles, while others only notice deeper lines later in life. By focusing on personalised plans, treatment can address not just the visible lines, but the underlying skin and support structures unique to you.
Enjoying lasting improvements
With the right combination of targeted treatments and ongoing care, accordion lines can be significantly softened while maintaining natural movement. The goal is not to erase expression but to help you look refreshed, confident, and aligned with how youthful you feel inside.
We want to answer any questions you may have.
If you can’t find the answers to your questions, get in touch with us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Cosmetic Connection is a dedicated accordion line treatment clinic in Melbourne and Sydney. Our clinic excels in providing a first-class service, and our cosmetic doctors are some of the most experienced in the country.
We offer a purely bespoke approach to accordion line treatments in Sydney and Melbourne, and will work with you to understand your concerns and develop a bespoke treatment plan to achieve your aesthetic goals.
If you want tailored accordion line treatments in Sydney and Melbourne, choose the cosmetic doctors at Cosmetic Connection.
Accordion lines are the vertical wrinkles on your lower cheeks on each side of your mouth. Also called peri-oral lines, they are a common sign of ageing.
Accordion lines develop as our skin becomes thinner and weaker. When making facial expressions the lower cheek skin bunches and creases. Over time these wrinkles become etched into the skin.
Accordion lines can be improved with treatments that target skin quality, volume support, and collagen stimulation. Your clinician will assess your individual skin and recommend a personalised approach to smooth lines, restore support, and enhance overall cheek appearance.
The cost of treating accordion lines varies depending on the type of treatment, the extent of your lines, and your personalised plan. During your consultation, we’ll provide a tailored recommendation along with a clear outline of fees before proceeding.
Most people find treatments for accordion lines very tolerable. You may feel mild discomfort such as a brief stinging or pressure, depending on the treatment type. Numbing options are often available, and any sensitivity usually settles quickly. Your clinician will discuss ways to keep you comfortable during the procedure.
Some people notice improvements soon after treatment, while for others the changes appear gradually as the skin responds and collagen is stimulated. The exact timing depends on the type of treatment and your individual skin. Your clinician will explain what to expect during your consultation.
Results vary depending on your treatment plan, skin type, and lifestyle. Many people enjoy improvements for several months to over a year, while collagen-stimulating treatments may support longer-lasting skin benefits.
After accordion line treatments you should avoid makeup, intense exercise and alcohol for 24 hours. You can gently apply a wrapped ice pack intermittently to reduce swelling.
When performed by a qualified clinician, treatments for accordion lines are generally considered low risk. Most side effects are mild and temporary, such as slight redness or swelling. Your suitability will always be assessed during a personalised consultation.
Why thousands choose Cosmetic Connection
Receive a customised treatment package and pay your preferred way with our range of flexible payment options, including cash, card, Afterpay*, Zip Pay*, and payment plans via Total Lifestyle Credit* (*Subject to approval: required before your appointment).
We prioritise what’s right for you. With us, you’ll receive personalised, expert advice–without any pressure or obligation to proceed with treatment.
With our standardised photography, we can plan your treatment collaboratively and comprehensively, while tracking your progress with remarkable accuracy.
Medical-grade clinical environments designed with your privacy, comfort and convenience in mind.
We have implemented strict safety and hygiene protocols aligned with industry-leading standards.
We choose our products, techniques and technologies based on quality, safety, and efficacy.
Our clinicians strive to remain up-to-date on best practice, and make no compromises on the quality of your treatment.
Your satisfaction is one of our top priorities.
Our treatments come with a range of guarantees because we are confident in our ability to deliver.
