FINE LINES TREATMENTS
MAIDSTONE, KENT
82 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT
Why Nasolabial Folds Appear As You Age
Nasolabial folds deepen through mid-face descent, not just line formation in that area.
As you age, the cheek fat pads descend. This creates downward pull that deepens the fold below. Simultaneously, the cheek loses volume, removing the structural support that once kept everything lifted.
Additional factors accelerate this: collagen and elastin breakdown, bone resorption in the maxilla, sun damage, smoking, significant weight loss.
How Nasolabial Folds Deepen
Nasolabial folds deepen when the malar fat pad descends, the maxillary bone loses skeletal support, and ligamentous attachments tether the fold while the tissue above descends.
The fold itself isn't the problem. The problem is mid-face volume loss and descent causing the fold to become more prominent. This is why treatment approach matters.
At Juvenology, I assess what determines whether your folds result primarily from volume loss, tissue descent, or both which determines treatment strategy.
Why Lines Form Around Your Mouth
Perioral lines are among the most visible and frustrating signs of aging.
Smoking is the primary cause "smoker's lines", as repeated pursing combined with reduced blood flow and toxin exposure devastates this delicate tissue. Sun damage accelerates collagen breakdown. Genetics determine your baseline skin thickness and resilience.
The treatment challenge: This skin is thin, constantly moving, and has limited structural support, making perioral lines notoriously difficult to treat.
Combining Filler To Treat Perioral Lines
For etched, deeper lines:
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CO2 fractional laser: Most effective, 7-10 days downtime
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Chemical peels: Moderate improvement, 5-7 days downtime
For muscle-driven lines:
Small amounts of neurotoxin in the orbicularis oris muscle reduce constant pursing activity that deepens lines.
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Primarily volume loss → Filler-focused approach
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Etched lines in thin skin → Resurfacing-focused approach
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Active muscle contribution → Neurotoxin addition
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Combination → Layered treatment plan
What are Marionette Lines?
Marionette lines run from the corners of your mouth down toward your chin, creating the appearance of a downturned mouth even when you're not frowning.
As collagen and elastin break down, your skin loses the structural support that kept it taut. Fat pads in your cheeks descend, pulling the lower face downward. Your jawbone gradually loses volume, removing the foundation that once provided lift. This creates a gravitational pull that drags the corners of your mouth down.
Add muscle activity, sun damage accelerating collagen breakdown, and genetics determining when this starts, and you get lines that make you look sad, stern, or tired regardless of your actual mood.
Marionette Lines Treatment in Maidstone
Treating marionette lines isn't about filling the lines themselves. It's about restoring the structural support that's been lost.
I assess where volume loss is occurring. Often, marionette lines result from cheek descent combined with jawline resorption.
Instead, I use a layered technique to restore deep structural support. This structural approach creates natural improvement by addressing the cause rather than just the symptom.