Will my Marionette Lines Lessen over Time After Facelift?

A facelift tightens the skin and muscles along the lower face and neck, which can improve marionette lines, but not significantly. You may notice a slight reduction in the prominence of these lines as you heal from surgery (final results won't be visible for about 3 months). However, the best way to correct marionette lines is with dermal fillers like Restylane® or with fat injections.

In general, a facelift works best for improving the appearance of sagging skin. Marionette lines will respond best to Perlane or Restylane. I would recommend speaking with your physician about this option. They will not dramatically improve over time following the facelift.