Treatments
Botox Marionette lines
With age and repetitive facial movements, Marionette lines — those downward lines from the corners of the mouth to the chin — can begin to deepen. For many, they contribute to an unwanted expression of sadness, tiredness or tension, even when feeling the exact opposite. These lines develop due to a natural decline in collagen, loss of facial volume, and repeated muscle movement over time, which can cause the skin to sag and create a tired or stern appearance.
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Treatment Pricing
Our pricing for botox Marionette lines starts at £65 . Final cost may vary based on individual muscle strength and treatment goals
Botox Marionette linesfrom £65 -
Treatable Areas
Mouth corners, chin, lower face, jawline, Marionette lines, upper lip lines, nasolabial area -
Learn more about Botox for Marionette Lines
At rtwskin Clinic in Tunbridge Wells, we specialise in non-surgical treatments specifically designed to soften Marionette lines and restore a more youthful, refreshed look. Led by Dr. Nina Sheffield, our skilled aesthetic team offers tailored solutions using Botox and hyaluronic acid Dermal fillers. These treatments work together to relax facial muscles and restore volume, delivering natural-looking results that enhance your features without freezing your expression.
While fillers have long been used to treat volume loss in the lower face, modern aesthetic medicine offers a more refined, non-invasive option. Botox on Marionette lines is a precise treatment that relaxes the muscles responsible for pulling the corners of the mouth downward, leading to a subtle but transformative lift. At rtwskin, we specialise in combining advanced technique with an understanding of facial dynamics, achieving natural-looking results that restore both structure and confidence.
In this guide, we’ll explain how Botox can effectively treat Marionette lines, why combining it with dermal fillers can enhance results, and what makes the rtwskin experience safe, seamless, and results-driven.
Marionette lines treatment with Botox involves targeting the Depressor Anguli Oris (DAO) — a facial muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth downward. With age or muscular dominance, this can create a permanent frown-like expression. By gently relaxing the DAO using Botox Marionette lines, we reduce the downward pull and enable the muscles that lift to take over, creating balance and harmony in the lower face.
This treatment is especially effective for patients with early signs of volume loss or sagging around the mouth. And because Botox works on muscle movement rather than volume, results are subtle, smooth, and naturally expressive.
Downturned mouth, visible folds, muscle imbalance
Not required
15–20 minutes
Minor bruising, temporary tightness, rare asymmetry
None
3–4 months
Botulinum toxin
No massage, avoid lying down for 4–6 hours, skip exercise for 24 hours
A refined way to enhance your look
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Non-Invasive Procedure: Achieves visible lifting effects without surgery or downtime.
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Natural Results: Expression stays relaxed and friendly, not frozen.
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Fast Treatment Time: Sessions take less than 20 minutes.
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Minimal Recovery: Return to daily activities immediately after.
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Customised to You: Each treatment is mapped to your facial movements.
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Balances Facial Features: Enhances harmony between lower and mid-face.
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Softens Deep Lines: Smooths folds without adding volume or weight.
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Boosts Confidence: Restores a relaxed, open look — no more “tired” expression.
What Problems Does the Service Solve?
This treatment is ideal for addressing:
- A sad or downturned mouth expression
- Deepening marionette lines
- Lack of lower facial support
- Muscle dominance causing facial asymmetry
When supported by proper aftercare and combination therapy, Botox for mouth corners helps to gently reshape your lower face and soften habitual expressions without changing your natural identity.
How It Works
Muscles in the lower face work in opposition — some pull upward, while others pull downward. Over time, downward-pulling muscles like the DAO may become more dominant, resulting in deepened folds and a more tired expression.
Botox in Marionette lines works by interrupting the signal that causes these muscles to contract. With tension in the DAO reduced, the upward-pulling muscles — such as the zygomaticus — are free to lift, leading to a more relaxed and youthful contour around the mouth.
Combined treatments, including frown lines botox or botox lip flip, can enhance the harmony of the entire mid- and lower-face area.
Which Areas Can It Treat?
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Drooping Corners of the Mouth:
We use drooping mouth corners botox techniques to reverse downward tension and restore a softer, lifted appearance.
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Jawline:
When combined with Jaw Lift, Botox can subtly contour the lower face and enhance symmetry.
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Dimpled Chin Texture:
Treating the mentalis muscle alongside the DAO often improves chin puckering and irregularity.
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Mouth Expression Lines:
Using botox for lifting corners of mouth, we gently restore a neutral or pleasant resting expression without adding bulk.
Treatment Process
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Consultation – Assessment of your expression, muscle activity, and goals
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Planning – Injection mapping based on your facial dynamics
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Treatment – Gentle, precise administration of Botox
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Aftercare – Clear guidance for the first 24–48 hours
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Follow-up – Optional review and treatment plan adjustments
Post-Treatment Care
Long-Lasting and Effective Results
Most clients begin to see results within 5–7 days, with full effect at around 14 days. The effects of Botox for corners of mouth last approximately 3–4 months and can be prolonged with regular maintenance.
Many of our patients benefit from Botox mouth corners before and after photographs, which help track progress and visualise how such a small change can dramatically alter one’s overall facial expression. You can also explore Botox Marionette lines before and after case studies to understand the subtle lift and facial harmony achievable with precise injections.
Why Choose Botox Marionette Lines at rtwskin?
At rtwskin, we take pride in offering highly personalised care. Our specialists in Botox corners of mouth treatments understand the complexities of lower-face anatomy, ensuring safe and natural results that enhance your overall expression.
“Our goal is always to help clients look rested, not restricted. A subtle lift in the corners of the mouth can change how you feel in your skin — and how others respond to you.”
— Dr. Nina Sheffield, Aesthetic Expert at rtwskin
How Is the Procedure Performed?
Treatment with botox for marionette lines is quick, safe, and requires no downtime. After assessing your facial anatomy and movement, we:
- Cleanse the area and mark injection points
- Use a fine needle to place Botox precisely into the DAO muscle
- Optionally treat the mentalis or nearby muscles for enhanced effect
- Review and guide your aftercare
The full procedure usually takes 15–20 minutes, and most patients describe the sensation as a slight pinch.
The treatment was very good. Professional. Costs made very clear from the start so one new where one stood.
Thank you
-Mr Unsworth
We’ve got you covered, as we have finance options available for people with varying circumstances. rtwskin believes that you shouldn’t have to pinch your pockets to be able to purchase our products. You can pay in affordable monthly instalments to better suit your needs and budget.
To help you purchase from rtwskin, we have partnered with Kandoo, a regulated credit broker to offer all our customers a range of highly flexible finance options. Kandoo is a comparison service that searches to find you the best Personal Loan option that’s right for you.
Trusted Across the South East – Book Your Consultation
Clients from Brighton, Eastbourne, Maidstone, Hastings, Surrey, East Grinstead, Uckfield, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Crowborough, as well as Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and London, choose rtwskin for their trusted expertise in facial aesthetics.
If you’re ready to refresh your lower face and restore the gentle curves of your smile, book your personalised consultation for Botox to lift mouth corners today. Let us help you look as vibrant as you feel.
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