Deepening lines around the mouth, softened.
The deeper folds that run from the nose to the mouth and down toward the chin can give the face a tired or downturned look, and they tend to deepen gradually, until one day you really notice them. They're linked to the natural descent of the mid-face over time. By lifting and firming, their appearance can be softened.
What are smile lines and folds?
The deeper lines and folds that run from the nose down to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds), and from the mouth toward the chin (marionette lines). They can deepen with age and give the lower face a heavier or more downturned look.
What causes smile lines and folds?
As mid-face support weakens with age and the cheeks descend, these folds become more pronounced. Loss of collagen and firmness, along with repeated expression and the effects of gravity, all play a part.
What are smile lines and folds?
The deeper lines and folds that run from the nose down to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds), and from the mouth toward the chin (marionette lines). They can deepen with age and give the lower face a heavier or more downturned look.
