What Causes Smile Lines?

These lines develop due to volume loss and increased skin laxity due to aging and factors such as sun damage. The skin slackens as the body loses collagen and elastin, key structural proteins that maintain skin firmness and elasticity.

Additionally, this loss of volume causes the corners of the mouth to turn downward, often forming marionette lines: vertical lines that extend from the mouth to the chin, creating a sad-looking appearance.

Smoothing Smile Lines and Mouth-to-Chin Wrinkles

Dr. Hamilton improves and smooths both types of facial wrinkling using dermal fillers to perform nonsurgical nasolabial fold sculpting (smile line sculpting) and marionette line sculpting without downtime. These techniques instantly restore lost volume, plump the skin, and soften deep facial creases for a youthful, refreshed look.

She strategically injects dermal fillers into the nasolabial folds, micro-adjusting them to soften and smooth the creases. She also treats marionette lines by carefully lifting the corners of the mouth and filling the surrounding areas, transforming a tired or sad expression into a bright, naturally uplifted one.

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Complementary Treatments to Enhance Rejuvenation

Nasolabial fold sculpting and marionette line sculpting are often combined with cheekbone contouring, chin contouring, and jawline contouring—nonsurgical techniques that restore mid- and lower-face volume and structure. These combinations create a more refined facial shape, minimize visible folds, and deliver a naturally elegant result. Other techniques that complement this treatment include lip augmentation, surgical or nonsurgical rhinoplasty, facelift, and neck lift. Additionally, laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels can help improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines by renewing the skin's surface for a smoother, more radiant glow.

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