Lower face lines and folds are creases, shadows or folds around the mouth, nose, chin and lower face. They may include nasolabial folds, nose-to-mouth lines, marionette lines and mouth-corner shadowing.

Nasolabial folds are the lines or folds that run from the sides of the nose towards the corners of the mouth. They may be influenced by facial anatomy, cheek support, movement, skin quality and ageing.

Marionette lines run from the corners of the mouth towards the chin. They may create downward shadowing or a tired appearance and can be linked with support changes around the mouth, chin and lower face.

The aim is usually subtle softening and support while preserving natural movement. Overfilling is avoided, but individual response varies and outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Treatment may include dermal filler assessment, skin-quality treatments, collagen-supporting options, contour planning or combination treatment where suitable. The right option depends on the cause of the fold and safety factors.

No. Some folds are better approached through support elsewhere, skin-quality treatment or another pathway. Directly filling every fold can sometimes create heaviness or an unnatural result.

Risks may include bruising, swelling, tenderness, infection, lumps, asymmetry, migration, dissatisfaction and rare but serious vascular complications. These risks are discussed before treatment.

Some lower-face support treatments may improve the appearance of early shadowing, but established jowling or jawline laxity may need a separate jawline and lower-face contour assessment.

A cautious plan is designed to avoid heaviness, but lower-face overfilling is a recognised risk if treatment is too aggressive. This is why assessment and conservative planning matter.

Duration varies depending on treatment type, product, anatomy, metabolism, movement, lifestyle and individual response. Your clinician will discuss expected timing and review points.

Many injectable aesthetic treatments are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always disclose pregnancy, breastfeeding or fertility plans before starting treatment.

Extra caution may be needed with previous filler complications, active infection, significant asymmetry, complex dental or surgical history, high vascular risk, heavy lower-face laxity or unrealistic expectations.

The featured starting price for a lower-face consultation is from £150. Further treatment costs depend on the areas assessed, filler requirements, skin-quality treatment, product choice, combination treatment and follow-up needs. Please check the full pricing page for detailed and updated pricing.

Ageing, movement and skin-quality changes continue over time. Maintenance may be discussed, but it should be guided by response, safety and preference rather than pressure to re-treat too soon.