Jowls & Marionette Lines
When addressing nasolabial folds we need to understand why they become prominent.
First of all, nasolabial folds are normal. They appear when we laugh and smile which we of course want to keep doing for a fulfilling life.
They can also become more visible simply from sleeping on the side of the face, night after night. It's 100% normal and pretty much unavoidable.
What we don't want however, is unnecessary deepening of the folds due to lymphatic stagnation and/or tense, weak and shortened muscles in the surrounding areas.
What we will show you in this video is which muscles we need to relax and strengthen for less visible folds.
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Nasolabial folds, also known as "smile lines," are completely natural and a sign of a life well-lived. These lines deepen over time, and while they reflect our emotional expressions and joy, they can also become more pronounced with age, tension, and muscle imbalance.
What we want to show you here is how to work with these folds in a way that enhances your face's natural harmony. We'll focus on strengthening and relaxing shortened or tense Zygomaticus muscles , releasing the Masseter , relaxing the neck muscles and Levator labii , and draining lymph that tends to get stuck in low-pressure areas like the nasolabial folds. This approach softens the lines, improves facial tone, and brings back a lightness to the mid-face.
Key Techniques Include
Masseter Release – to unclench the jaw, restore bone support, and reduce downward pull on the mid-face.
Zygomaticus Activation & Stretch – to strengthen and lengthen the smile muscles for a lifted, open look.
Neck & Levator Labii Release – to remove restrictive tension that pulls the corners of the mouth downward.
Lymphatic Drainage – to clear stagnation in the low-pressure areas around the nose and mouth.
Cheek Lift & Sculpt – to restore contour and support to the upper cheeks.
what will learn In this video tutorial?
Nasolabial folds deepen due to a combination of muscle tension , weakness , and lymphatic stagnation . Tight or shortened Zygomaticus muscles can pull unevenly, while a tense Masseter and restricted Levator labii can pull the mid-face downward. At the same time, sluggish lymph flow often causes fluid to pool in these “low-pressure” areas, making folds appear heavier.
Posture, stress, and repetitive expressions can accelerate these changes. By strengthening and relaxing the right muscles, releasing key tension points, and improving lymphatic flow, we can restore balance, definition, and vitality to the area.