How to get rid of marionette lines

These are creases that run from the corners of the mouth toward the chin. They may become more visible as facial support changes with age, repeated movement, sun exposure, and shifts in skin thickness or volume. They are a form of facial wrinkle, but the depth and cause differ between people. Review [Wrinkles](/symptoms/wrinkles/) if you also notice lines elsewhere.

Daily sunscreen, moisturiser, gentle cleansing, and avoiding smoking help limit additional skin stress. A clinician may discuss [Dermal Fillers](/treatments/injectables/dermal-fillers/) when a fold is linked to reduced support, or a [Thread Lift](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/thread-lift/) when laxity is a major feature. Treatment planning should consider facial movement, symmetry, skin quality, and the risk of swelling, bruising, lumps, or an uneven result. Home care usually improves texture rather than erasing a deep fold.

Seek prompt medical advice if a line appears suddenly on one side with facial weakness, numbness, trouble speaking, or severe headache. Arrange a routine assessment for a changing mark, persistent irritation, pain, bleeding, or a firm area beneath the skin rather than treating it as an ordinary wrinkle.

Is my line mainly a wrinkle, a fold from laxity, or a change in facial volume? Which treatment would preserve natural expression? What side effects, recovery, and follow-up should I expect? How would you manage asymmetry if it develops?