Life is filled with moments that make us laugh and smile, and these expressions are what bring joy to our days and connections to our relationships. However, as the years go by, those same facial movements can lead to the development of laugh lines, also known as “marionette lines.” These lines, which often form around the corners of your mouth, are a natural part of aging, but they can leave some individuals feeling self-conscious about their appearance. Understanding the causes of laugh lines is the first step toward discovering effective solutions to reduce their appearance and keep your skin looking youthful and vibrant.
How Do Laugh Lines Develop?
As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, including in the area around the mouth. After stretching upwards for many years, the skin around the mouth eventually breaks down and forms laugh lines.
Another cause of laugh lines is that fatty deposits in that area of the face decrease in a process known as lipoatrophy. This causes your skin to begin sagging and the early formation of laugh lines. You may have also inherited a tendency for deep laugh lines even when you don’t have any other wrinkles on your face.
Certain lifestyle factors also affect the development of laugh lines. Smoking and excess sun exposure slow the process of collagen production to the point where you can age prematurely. An unhealthy diet and lack of exercise are additional factors that can produce these unwanted lines. Adequate vitamin and nutrient intake keeps skin healthy, while exercise detoxes the body through sweating.
Can Laugh Lines Be Eliminated?
Yes! With the introduction of ellacor® with Micro-Coring® Technology, treating laugh lines has become more effective and less invasive. This innovative procedure is designed to precisely remove excess skin on a microscale, significantly reducing the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles in the mid and lower face—including laugh lines.
Ellacor works by using tiny hollow needles to excise micro-cores of skin, which encourages natural skin tightening as the area heals. Unlike traditional surgical methods, this treatment minimizes scarring while delivering natural-looking results. Most patients experience visible improvement, with 90 percent reporting a noticeable reduction in wrinkles.
This in-office procedure is performed with local anesthesia, ensuring comfort throughout the process. After treatment, the micro-cores created by the device heal rapidly, allowing you to enjoy smoother, firmer skin without the extended recovery time associated with more invasive options.
Ellacor is an excellent choice for individuals seeking a non-surgical solution to laugh lines and other wrinkles. If you’re looking for a gentle yet highly effective way to rejuvenate your skin, ellacor may be the right option for you. Reach out to our specialists to learn more!
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