What should you know about non surgical treatment for marionette lines?

Marionette lines are creases that extend from the corners of the mouth toward the chin. They may become more visible with changes in collagen, skin elasticity, facial volume, and repeated movement. They are a type of [Wrinkles](/symptoms/wrinkles/), but the crease can also be influenced by the shape of the lower face. Treatment aimed only at the line may not address shadowing or descent beside it, so a clinician should assess the whole area.

A qualified clinician may discuss [Dermal Fillers](/treatments/injectables/dermal-fillers/) to support a hollow or soften a transition. A [Thread Lift](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/thread-lift/) may be considered when mild descent is part of the concern, although it has different risks and limitations. Share your medical history, medicines, allergies, previous injections, and any active infection. Ask for a conservative plan, expected swelling, aftercare, and a review point before committing to treatment.

Call the treating clinic if pain, redness, heat, discharge, or swelling is increasing, or if the result becomes markedly uneven. Urgent assessment is needed for vision changes, severe headache, weakness, speech difficulty, or unusually pale or dark skin after an injection. Do not massage or add products unless your clinician tells you to.

Is the line caused mainly by a crease, volume change, or tissue descent? Which area would you treat first? What result and recovery period should I plan for?