Filler for the Lower Face

Restore structure, soften shadows, and refine the lower third of your face with filler treatments in Marylebone.

Carefully placed filler can smooth marionette lines, lift the corners of the mouth, and define the chin, creating balance and harmony across your facial features.

The lower face, from the base of the nasal tip to the apex of the chin, comprises one-third of the facial structure and plays a vital role in overall aesthetics. At our exclusive Manchester Square clinic, Lucy uses advanced techniques to address these areas with precision, achieving results that look natural and feel authentic.

Why Focus on the Lower Face?

While the lips are often a focal point, the surrounding features—the chin, marionette area, and mouth corners—are equally important in creating a balanced and refined appearance. Over time, volume loss and structural changes can alter the proportions of the lower face, leading to shadows, hollows, and a loss of definition.

Filler in the lower face works to:

  • Support the chin, relaxing hyperactive muscles and softening dimpling.

  • Reduce shadows and hollows caused by marionette lines.

  • Lift and support the corners of the mouth for a balanced, neutral expression.

These subtle changes help to restore harmony to the lower facial third while maintaining the natural flow of your features.

Key Areas for Lower Face Filler

Lucy’s tailored approach focuses on addressing the unique needs of each client, with attention to three key areas:

1. Chin

The chin plays a critical role in shaping the lower face and is directly linked to the breadth of the cheeks and the line of the jaw. As volume in the chin diminishes, the muscle becomes hyperactive, creating undulations and pockmarks, especially upon animation. By reinstating support with filler, the muscle relaxes, the surface smooths, and the chin appears softer and more defined.

Some clients benefit from subtle projection to refine the chin’s profile, while others may require elongation to improve facial proportions. Chin filler also helps to strengthen the tissue and recruit lax skin from the jowl area, improving the overall contour of the lower face.

2. Marionette Lines

Marionette lines are the "thumbprint" that runs from the mouth corners to the jawline. These lines form due to several factors:

  • Descent of soft tissue from the mid-face, which overhangs the mandibular ligament at the corner of the mouth, creating shadows.

  • General volume loss, which leads to hollowing and deepened lines.

  • Faster bone reabsorption in the jaw, which reduces structural support.

By carefully filling the area in front of the mandibular ligament, Lucy reinforces the tissue, softens shadows, and improves surface tension. This creates a smooth transition and lessens the impression of marionette lines, restoring a more youthful contour to the lower face.

3. Mouth Corners (Oral Commissures)

The downward turn of the mouth corners can give the appearance of tiredness or unhappiness, even when you feel at your best. By using filler to create pillars of support at the corners of the mouth, Lucy lifts and stabilises the area, reducing shadow and restoring a neutral expression that feels lighter and more relaxed.

The lower face does not exist in isolation—it is closely linked to the cheeks, jawline, and mid-face. For example, a well-supported chin complements the cheeks and enhances the line of the jaw, while smoothing marionette lines improves the overall flow of the facial structure.

Lucy takes a holistic approach to facial aesthetics, ensuring that each adjustment respects the unique framework of your features and contributes to a balanced and refined appearance.

The Relationship Between the Lower Face and Overall Harmony

How Lower Face Filler Works

1. Assessment

Lucy begins with a detailed assessment, examining the lower face at rest and during animation. She evaluates the chin’s projection, the depth of marionette lines, and the position of the mouth corners to determine the most effective treatment plan. Each adjustment is guided by your individual anatomy and desired outcome.

2. Filler Application

Using a combination of cannulas and needles, Lucy carefully places filler in targeted areas. Cannulas are used to sculpt and smooth transitions, while needles deposit filler to add support and structure. This dual technique ensures a natural, seamless result.

3. Immediate Refinement

Lower face filler delivers subtle changes that refine contours, soften shadows, and restore balance. Results are visible immediately, with further improvement as the filler settles over the following weeks.

Benefits of Lower Face Filler

  • Reduces marionette lines and softens shadows.

  • Restores volume and definition to the chin.

  • Lifts and supports the corners of the mouth.

  • Creates a cohesive, natural flow across the lower facial third

Before and After Lower Face Filler

Even small adjustments in the lower face can create a noticeable improvement in the overall balance and symmetry of your features. Clients often describe the results as subtle yet transformative, restoring confidence and harmony to their appearance.

Refine Your Lower Face With Naturally Subtle Filler

With over 14 years of experience in aesthetic medicine, Lucy Banks is known for her meticulous techniques and focus on achieving natural results. At her Manchester Square clinic in Marylebone, Lucy tailors each treatment to your unique features, working to refine and harmonise your lower face with the rest of your appearance.

Her expertise in treating the chin, marionette lines, and mouth corners ensures elegant results that look effortless and preserve the essence of your natural beauty.

Lower Face Filler FAQs

  • Lower face filler typically lasts between 9 and 12 months, depending on the type of filler used and individual factors such as metabolism. Regular maintenance appointments help to preserve the effects over time.

  • Lucy uses local anaesthetic and advanced techniques to ensure your comfort during the procedure. Most clients report minimal discomfort, with some describing a slight pinching sensation or pressure.

  • You may experience mild swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection sites, which usually resolves within a few days, if you experience them at all. Uneven swelling is normal initially, and will settle as the filler integrates.

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