What Are Marionette Fillers?

The nasolabial fold is the deep crease running from either side of the nose down towards the corners of the mouth. This crease becomes more noticeable as part of the natural ageing process. Fat is lost from the cheeks, reducing skin volume and making this fold appear deeper. Repeated smiling or having a “big smile” may result in permanent, deep creases in this area.

Deep nasolabial folds can be corrected through injections of dermal filler into the surrounding area, restoring the lost volume and softening the appearance of these creases. The goal of nasolabial fold injections is to even out the skin volume, leaving you with a smoother, refreshed-looking appearance.

Nasolabial / Marionette Filler

Why Do People Get Marionette Fillers?

The marionette lines are very ageing on a face. They also can make the person look sad and negative. Filling marionettes make a person look happier and younger.

How Long Does Marionette Filler Last?

The answer to this is very individual and depends on the patient’s anatomy, metabolism, the dose, the placement etc.

Typically, if the patient is happy with the results at 1 month (ie there has been adequate fill) they should be treated at 6 months, then at 6 months and then once yearly. If the patient is not satisfied with the results at 1 month (ie more dermal filler is required to obtain the results that they desire), then further dermal filler should be injected every 1-3 months until the desired appearance has been reached, and then the patient should have treatment at 6 months, then 6 months, then once yearly

What Are The Side Effects Of Marionette Filler?

Bruising occurs in a significant number of cases.

Swelling in the injection area will occur. This may last for 48 hours

Asymmetry: Sometimes one side is better treated than the other, this is usually because the patient is asymmetrical to start with.

Infection is a very rare complication, but always a possibility when the needle goes into the skin.

Necrosis (blood vessel being blocked, interfering with blood supply to the skin) is very rare. This could lead to scarring

Who Shouldn't Have Marionette Filler?

If you have a known allergy to hyaluronic fillers, you must inform Carmen.

Dermal fillers should not be given to pregnant women.