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Scott Sattler, MD answers: Is Restylane best for marionette lines?

I'm 35 years old, and I have several medium marionette lines on the sides of my mouth. It almost looks like my face is gaunt (especially in the cheek area), and it doesn't help that I have a narrow face. I have been looking into fillers--namely Restylane. Is this treatment best for someone like me, or should I go for other fillers?


Scott Sattler, MD
11 months ago

It would be interesting to see your face in repose- with no facial expression- to get a sense of the depth of your Marionette lines, and to see if you have a pre-jowl sulcus.

A fine marionette line can be filled with virtually any filler. I'm favoring Evolence for this application because of its ease of injection and longevity.

If you do have a pre-jowl sulcus- this tends to deepen the appearance of a marionette line, in my opinion. In patients with both problems- I will treat the pre-jowl sulcus with Juvederm or Evolence (about the same price, roughly), and then treat the marionette line with whatever product the patient is interested in. I think the sulcus needs to be treated with something more substantial than just Restylane.

Most Kindly,

Scott Sattler MD FACS

 

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A: Restylane is a great option

Stella Desyatnikova, MD
11 months ago

We have found Restylane to work great for patients with similar situation. It helps to provide both volume and needed structural support for skin. Your doctor will assess your particular case further, including your facial anatomy, smile pattern, skin texture, and general health. Restylane treatment will be a great option for you, provided it is done by an experienced physician.

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