Marionette Lines Getting me down

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meelee20119 · 29/11/2024 17:02

I have good skin overall but have quite bad nasal/marionette lines, it’s really getting me down. My husband doesn’t understand and I know he still finds me attractive but all I can focus on is these lines, especially the marionette ones. I am 52 and can’t have injections because I have a really bad phobia of needles. I have read that face yoga can help?
I feel bad that I am allowing this to take over my life especially as I have a wonderful family and beautiful grandchildren and yet everyday I focus on these lines and as a result am miserable

Please give me some words or wisdom or advise.

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Powderblue1 · 29/11/2024 23:24

You could try frownies, they do one specific for those lines. It's face taping that you sleep in and flattens the wrinkle so it's smoother during the day.

I'd also start using tretinoin. It's the prescription strength retinol. You can get a prescription at dermatica online.

Lastly, if it's getting you down so much have you thought about speaking to a professional? Ageing isn't fun but it shouldn't be so concerning to you if you have an otherwise happy life.

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meelee20119 · 29/11/2024 23:17

Thank you, I will have a look at the those.
I was using the Roc Retinol capsules but when I ran out it was Black Friday on Amazon so seen an offer on the Elizabeth Arden Retinol + Ceramide capsules and decided to try them. I’ve been using them for 90 days but feel that that haven’t really done much.
I felt the Roc worked initially well my husband said it did I hate but then seemed to Plateau after only 6 months and supposedly Roc claim that the results will keep getting better and not plateau!

I wish I could stop making this the main focus, seriously it is making me depressed. My husband doesn’t understand he just says you look good and that I have so many other things in life to focus on and be grateful for and I know he’s right ( not about the looking good part) but I can’t help it.

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Pippa12 · 29/11/2024 23:08

It’s up to you if you want to go down the injectables route. My crows feet and forehead/between brow lines started to get my down 18 months ago, despite spending £100’s on facials/creams/serums- nothing worked, in fact they just got deeper! After lots of research and consultations I bit the bullet and had Botox. The needle is tiny, really really tiny, you barely feel it, if at all. It’s the best thing I’ve done for my skin and I have a new found confidence.

Totally up to you tho, appreciate it’s not everybody’s cup of tea.

ThatShyRoseViper · 29/11/2024 23:01

Try something like the Foreo Bear or NuFace. It’s not going to make them go away but might reverse them a bit. Also make sure skin is max plumped. Try a hydra facial, ceramide cream and drink lots of water.

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meelee20119 · 29/11/2024 22:37

I was praying face yoga/massage would help. There are many YouTube videos. I also looked at red light led masks. I have had a really good skincare routine for the past year. Looking at maybe using a better retinol.
Sad to hear that nothing other than injections will likely work.
I’m sorry but taking a pic would make me even more down

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Raffaelli · 29/11/2024 17:54

I bet they're not as bad as you think they are. I doubt without fillers or surgery etc there is much you can do about them anyway. Would you be comfortable posting a pic of the side of your nose/mouth so we can offer reassurance? (Obviously don't if you're not comfortable)

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