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Marionette line consultations
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Marionette lines—those deep grooves that form from the corners of your mouth down toward your chin—develop over time as skin loses collagen and elasticity, and facial volume shifts downward with age.
At Cosmetic Connection, we offer personalised consultations for marionette lines. Our goal is to soften these folds, by addressing volume loss, and supporting collagen regeneration using various cosmetic techniques. Our experienced doctors and nurses will guide you through your options—helping you achieve a refreshed appearance.
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Why book a consultation for marionette lines?
A consultation with our experienced clinicians helps you understand your options and choose the approach best suited to your preferences. You’ll receive clear guidance tailored to your individual needs.
Professional Guidance
Learn which treatments are suitable for your personal aesthetic concerns.
Personalised Plan
Receive recommendations customised to your goals and lifestyle.
Tailored Improvement, Without Permanent Commitment
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with tailored and non-permanent results.
Holistic Approach
Can be integrated into a comprehensive non-surgical plan that addresses ageing for natural-looking results.
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Your Journey
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Your personalised consultation
Your journey begins with a private, in-depth consultation. Our friendly and experienced clinicians will attentively listen to your goals and concerns, taking the time to understand your unique structure and needs.
We’ll clearly explain all your 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 comfortable and build trust with your practitioner.
Your Journey
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Professional treatment & care
Once you’re ready, our 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
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Your bespoke results
After your personalised treatment, 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 marionette lines?
Marionette lines are the creases that extend down and outwards from the corners of the mouth towards the sides of your chin. They are a common sign of ageing, and a common reason people consider cosmetic treatments.
Marionette lines develop for three reasons.
- A loss of deep bone and fatty tissue structure beneath the skin.
- Sagging skin of the lower cheeks collapses over the top of the more rigid chin skin.
- Increasing muscle tension along the front of your jaw.
The combination of these causes a grooves in the skin known as melomental folds (or marionette lines) to become apparent.
How are marionette lines treated?
We can treating marionette lines in various ways, depending on your unique pattern of ageing. Typically this involves addressing lost volume, stimulating collagen, repositioning sagging skin, and relaxing muscles. The specific modalities required for your treatment is determined during your consultation.
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Marionette lines, are the folds of skin that extend from your mouth corners to your jawline.
They are caused by a combination of volume loss in the chin and lower face, sagging of the overlying skin and facial fat, and tightening of the muscles along the front of your jawline.
Marionette lines can be treated with a variety of methods. The best approach depends on the severity of the lines, your skin quality, and your desired outcome. Common non-surgical treatment options include:
- Addressing volume loss to the marionette lines, chin and jawline. This smooths out the creases.
- Relaxing the muscles that pull marionette lines downwards to create a subtle lift, reducing the appearance of these lines.
- Repositioning sagging skin with long lifting threads.
- Stimulating collagen to strengthen the skin, slowing down the progression of the lines.
The ideal candidate for treating marionette lines is someone with mild to moderate lines with good skin quality, and who doesn’t have excessive lower face fat.
The best treatment approach depends on the underlying causes of your marionette lines, your desired outcome, and your preference for risk, cost and downtime.
A thorough consultation with a qualified and experienced aesthetic practitioner is essential to discuss your concerns and determine the most suitable treatment plan for you. They will assess your facial anatomy and recommend the most effective options.
The cost varies depending on the type and extent of treatment required. Often, combination treatments are more cost-effective.
The best way to understand the cost of treating marionette lines is to have a consultation. This allows the practitioner to properly assess your anatomy, understand your goals, and personalise a treatment plan.
Yes, treatments for marionette lines are often combined with other treatments to contour jowls, and smooth nasolabial folds and lift downturned mouth corners.
Treating marionette lines typically takes 10-20 minutes depending on the modalities used for your procedure.
Discomfort when treating marionette lines is usually minimal. For most treatments, topical numbing is applied beforehand to minimise any discomfort. Occasionally, injectable anaesthetic may also be used for more extensive treatments.
Realistic expectations are key. Treatments can soften the appearance of marionette lines. However, complete elimination may not always be possible, especially with non-surgical options for deep lines.
To achieve the most noticeable changes, a combination of treatment methods is generally recommended.
For deep, long-standing marionette lines, non-surgical treatments may improve their appearance but might not completely erase them.
The time it takes to see results from marionette line treatment depends on the methods used.
Typically, final results are seen within days to weeks.
A skilled and experienced practitioner will aim for natural-looking results that work with your features without appearing overdone or artificial. The key factors that give natural-looking improvements in marionette lines are to use the right modalities, the right extent, and the right technique.
After undergoing treatment for marionette lines you may notice slight redness and swelling around the treated area. This typically resolves quickly.
As your treatment settles, you’ll notice a reduction in the severity of your marionette lines, giving a refreshed appearance.
Downtime after treating marionette lines is generally minimal. You may experience some mild redness, swelling, or bruising at the treated sites, but this usually resolves within a few days. You can typically return to your normal activities immediately after the procedure.
As with any cosmetic procedure, there are potential risks and side effects when treating marionette lines, although they are generally mild and temporary. These can include:
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Redness
- Local tenderness
- Rarely, infection or nerve irritation
Why people choose Cosmetic Connection
We have implemented strict safety and hygiene protocols aligned with industry-leading standards.
Medical-grade clinical environments led by doctors and designed with your privacy, comfort and convenience in mind.
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.
When it comes to your care, we don’t subscribe to trends.
We choose our products, techniques and technologies based on quality, safety, reliability, and efficacy.
Our clinicians strive to remain up-to-date on best practice, and make no compromises on the quality of your treatment.
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).
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.
