Marionette line filler: before and after

What the change actually shows

In a fair before-and-after, the most visible shift is at rest. Before, the marionette creases cast vertical shadows from the corners of the mouth and the corners themselves sit low, giving a sad or slightly cross look. After, those shadows are softened and the corners are lifted a little toward neutral, so the resting mouth reads as more relaxed and less downturned.

The effect usually eases the lines without erasing them. On early, shallow lines the after can look almost smooth, while on deep-set creases the candid result is a meaningful softening with a gentle lift, while the lower face keeps its natural character. That is the natural-looking outcome most people are actually after, and it is what Barog aims for.

It also helps to look at each pair as a whole face, not just the crease. Because the corners often lift best when nearby support is restored, a good before-and-after can show a subtly refreshed lower third — the mouth, the marionette lines and the jaw framing all reading a little younger together.

How much lift is realistic

The amount of lift depends on where you start. Corners that have drifted down modestly can often be returned close to neutral, while corners pulled down by years of volume loss and an active depressor muscle gain a softer, partial lift that still makes a clear difference in photos and in the mirror.

Depth of the crease sets the rest of the expectation. A shallow marionette line frequently softens a great deal, whereas a deep groove is improved and shaded instead of filled flat, because forcing it completely smooth would take too much product and risk an unnatural, heavy look. Restraint here is what keeps the result believable.

This is why the before-and-after that matters most is your own, mapped at the consultation. The injector assesses the depth of your creases and how far the corners have descended, then gives you a candid sense of the lift that is achievable for your own face specifically.

When results settle

You will see an immediate change the moment the filler is placed, but that first look is not the finished result. Some swelling and slight over-fullness are normal in the first day or two, so the corners can appear a touch fuller or firmer than they will once things calm down. Judging the outcome from day one gives a misleading picture.

Over the following days the early swelling recedes, and by roughly two weeks the corners and creases reach a shape close to the settled result, with fine refinement continuing quietly underneath as the gel integrates. This is why a true before-and-after compares the untreated face with a photo taken at around two weeks, not on treatment day.

A simple habit makes this obvious: take a clear photo before treatment and another at about two weeks. Comparing the two separates genuine change from temporary swelling and gives you a clear record of what the filler achieved for your mouth corners.

How Barog documents results

Barog keeps documented before-and-after cases on file for the marionette and mouth-corner area, and can talk you through relevant examples at the consultation so your expectations are anchored in real outcomes instead of an idealised render. Written treatment records are tied to the specific product used, which makes any later review straightforward.

Because genuine, sealed product is used throughout and the practice draws on a large body of facial-filler experience, the examples you are shown reflect ordinary results on ordinary faces. Ask to see cases with a starting point similar to yours, since a like-for-like comparison is far more useful than a best-case pair.

If you are planning treatment on a Busan trip, bringing your own relaxed and smiling photos helps the injector map a realistic before-and-after for you and set the expectation you should hold going in.