Fillers · Marionette lines

Marionette Line Filler in Myeongdong, Seoul

Marionette lines run down from the mouth corners toward the chin and can make you look sad or stern. Filler restores the lost support, often with a little Botox to ease the downward pull.

Smooth lower face representing marionette line filler at Obliv Clinic Seoul Origin

Quick answer

Marionette line filler softens the lines and shadows that run from the mouth corners down to the jaw, using hyaluronic acid, usually 0.5–1 ml per side. Because the muscle below the corners also pulls downward, many plans combine filler with mouth corner Botox. Swelling is mild and results usually last 9–12 months.

Time20–30 minutes
DowntimeMild swelling 1–2 days
ResultsImmediate
Lasts9–12 months

What causes marionette lines?

They form when fat below the mouth thins and descends, the jawline begins to jowl and the depressor muscle pulls the corners down. Filler restores the volume under the corner and along the line; Botox reduces the pull; and lifting helps if the jowl is the main issue.

Who is it for?

  • Lines or shadows running down from the mouth corners.
  • A sad or stern expression at rest.
  • Heavy jowls may need pre-jowl filler or lifting as well.
Marionette lines: shadow map and options Lower face with shaded marionette lines running from the mouth corners to the jaw. Options: filler for lost volume, mouth corner Botox for downward pull, and lifting for jowls; filler usually 0.5 to 1 ml per side. MARIONETTE LINES · SHADOW MAP shaded: marionette shadow Lost volume → filler, 0.5–1 ml per side Downward muscle pull → mouth corner Botox Jowling → pre-jowl filler or lifting
Matching each cause of marionette lines to the right treatment.

How Obliv plans marionette line filler

Your doctor checks the lines at rest and when talking, assesses the jawline and the downward muscle pull, and places filler with a cannula to support the corner and smooth the line toward the chin.

Typical volume Usually 0.5–1 ml per side
Technique Cannula fanning under the corner and along the line
Pairs well with Mouth corner Botox, lip corner filler

Results and recovery

Lines look softer straight away; mild swelling settles in a day or two.

Risks and side effects

  • Swelling, bruising and small lumps that settle.
  • Rarely, blocked blood flow; seek help for severe pain or colour change.

Aftercare

  • Avoid massage and big facial expressions on the day.
  • Skip saunas, alcohol and hard exercise for 24–48 hours.

Dermal fillers by area

Each area has different anatomy, depth and safety rules, so we plan it separately. Choose an area for a doctor-reviewed guide, or read the dermal fillers overview.

Lines caused by movement usually respond better to Botox by area; skin quality to skin boosters. Meet the doctors who plan every injection.

Ask a doctor about fillers

Send front and side photos and your travel dates on WhatsApp (+82-10-3086-4084). English replies, a personal plan and a written quote before you fly.

Frequently asked questions

Filler or Botox for marionette lines?

Filler restores lost volume; Botox eases the muscle pulling the corners down. Many people benefit from both.

How long does marionette filler last?

Usually 9–12 months.

Can lifting help marionette lines?

Yes, when jowling is the main cause. Thermage or Ultherapy can be combined with filler.

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Medically reviewed by the Obliv Clinic Seoul Origin medical team
Last reviewed 2026-10-29. General information, not a diagnosis; your plan is set after an in-person consultation.