What causes laughter lines and how to get rid of them

laughter lines

Laughter? Yes please! Laughter lines? No thank you!

A beautiful smile says more than a thousand words. In fact, we perceive people who laugh a lot as extremely likeable and charming. However, as we age, even the most beautiful smile can quickly become upstaged by deep wrinkles that form around the eyes, nose and mouth. Because as beautiful as a smile may be – the skin, which is stretched when you laugh, loses elasticity over time with increasingly noticeable wrinkles on the face. We explain which types of laugh lines exist and which treatment options can be used to make them disappear again!

Bye, bye crow’s feet

Laughter lines around the eyes are considered to be associated with a cheerful disposition. However, as this laugh lines develop into deep, pronounced crow’s feet, they can become less enjoyable.

Those who want to say goodbye to the deep crow’s feet around the eyes can achieve this with the help of a treatment with muscle relaxant. The wrinkle-smoothing active ingredient is injected laterally around the eye area and ensures a smoother and younger smile within 2 weeks.

Nasolabial Folds, no more!

Nasolabial folds are one of the most common and yet, most unpopular form of wrinkles. Nasolabial folds, which are lines that extend from the corners of the mouth to the nose. When these lines become deep and pronounced, they can make the face look grumpy even when we are not. The lines also make us look older than we are, which can be a source of great insecurity for those affected.

However, there is no reason to despair! Even very deep nasolabial folds can be helped with cosmetic treatments! Dermal fillers with hyaluronic acid can add volume to the area and help smoothen the deep lines.

Farewell marionette lines!

What are marionette lines, anyway? Marionette wrinkles or merkel lines extend from the corner of the mouth to the lower edge of the chin or even the lower jaw. They tend to affect older women, who usually perceive the wrinkles as an aesthetic flaw that makes them appear sad or even grouchy. 

However, there is no need to get upset at the sight of marionette wrinkles. After all, the wrinkles can be quickly and easily smoothed out again with a muscle relaxant treatment and the entire appearance can be rejuvenated.

Are you also looking for a suitable treatment option to smooth out your wrinkles? Our experienced M1 doctors will be happy to advise you!