Marionette lines are the descriptive – and unflattering – name given to the wrinkles that run from the corners of the mouth to the edges of the chin. These lines are among the most conspicuous signs of aging and can make a person look much older than he or she truly is. Fortunately, modern aesthetic dermatology offers numerous minimally invasive treatment options for patients who prefer not to undergo more complex, plastic surgery procedures.

Dr. Brian Stolley is pleased to offer a comprehensive range of such treatments, including treatment options for marionette lines, at his Maui, Hawaii aesthetic dermatology practice, MediSpa Maui. These treatments can reduce the appearance of marionette lines and restore a more youthful appearance to the face for months at a time. Patients emerge looking refreshed and rejuvenated, without having to commit to the permanent alteration of their facial features required by plastic surgery. Best of all, treatments can safely be repeated as necessary.

Are you a good candidate for non-surgical treatment for marionette lines? To find out, we encourage you to schedule an aesthetic evaluation with one of our patient care coordinators at MediSpa Maui today. Marionette Line Improvement May Include One Or All Of The Following: Dermal Fillers provide an excellent non-surgical solution to marionette lines. At MediSpa Maui, we use two of the most reliable and time-tested dermal fillers, Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®, to restore volume to regions of the face that have lost fullness, including moderate to deep lines that have formed between the corners of the mouth and the chin. These fillers are extremely safe because they are composed of hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the human body. Hyaluronic acid is a water-loving substance, meaning that it attracts and binds to water molecules, which helps it to provide fullness to hollow areas of skin over time.

Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® can be used individually, or they can be strategically layered to produce even more impressive and long-lasting results. The results of treatment with dermal fillers can last for between six and eighteen months, at which point treatment can safely be repeated. In addition to marionette lines, Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® can also be used to treat other lines and wrinkles in the lower third of the face. Most side effects associated with the injections, such as redness, bruising, and swelling at the treatment sites, are minor and temporary. Serious complications are extremely rare.

Patients who wish to achieve more comprehensive facial rejuvenation may wish to combine their marionette line treatment with other treatments as part of what we call the STOLLEY LIFT. The STOLLEY LIFT procedure includes Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® injections along with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections to soften fine lines and wrinkles in the upper face, Ultherapy to stimulate new collagen growth, and skin tightening with ThermiSmooth a radiofrequency treatment to tighten the skin on the face, jawline, and neck.

If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your facial skin due to the appearance of marionette lines and would like to do something about it, please contact MediSpa Maui today by telephoning or texting 808-879-4909.