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Possible to Permanently Get Rid of Marionette Lines Non-surgically?

asked 2 years ago by azalleus in NY
Latest answer by Stephen Mandy, MD
Question viewed 2,311 times
Tags: marionette lines, mouth, non surgical

I'd like to know, is it possible to get rid of marionette lines on the sides of the mouth permanently without cosmetic surgery?

3 answers to Possible to Permanently Get Rid of Marionette Lines Non-surgically?

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Permanent non surgical correction of nasolabial folds

The only FDA approved filler that offers permenant correction of the nasolabial folds is Artefill, a collagen and polymethacrylate filler where the collagen goes away and the PMA remains. It is expensive and usually takes several injections to reach full correction. The other choice is microdroplet silicone injection. Silicone is an approved injectable intend for use in the eye, and in the skin it is considered an "off label" application.
Stephen Mandy, MD

Miami Dermatologist
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Permanent solution for marionette lines

There are several options for addressing marionette lines permanently. Fat can be taken from a patient's abdomen or thighs and injected into the lines. When this is done though, additional techniques should be undertaken to undermine the attachment of the lines to deeper structures or the fat may result in a worsening of appearance. In terms of dermal fillers, the only product approved by the FDA for permanent filling of lines is Artefill. There are long term complications associated with... more
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Silikon-1000 may be used, by experienced physicians, to permanently minimize marionette lines.

Silikon-1000 is a wonderful, permanent Injectable Filler that is frequently used to minimize the appearance of marionette lines. The serial puncture,micro-droplet technique must be used, and treatments are painless with topical anesthetic. Several treatments are typical, and your results are permanent. Complications are infrequent and include a 2% chance of developing bumps or nodules at the sites of injection. These are typically easy to treat with either dilute triamcinolone injections or... more
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

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