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The reason my mouth droops is because of a hyperactive DAO. Unlike most other people who have this problem, I'm very young (18) so while my mouth droops, I don't have a volume problem. I've so far heard of Botox only. Is there any way to permanently take care of this?
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fanny123
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Botox or Dysport not the only answers for a droopy mouth
Good question. As you can see from many of the earlier answers that Botox/Dysport can be used to relax the muscles that pull the corners of the lip downward. This is an easy treatment to try and perhaps the first that I might suggest.
Another option is to use a filler in the marionette lines which can be used to lift the corners of the lip as well. This is also easy and can accomplish more that just lifting the corners of the mouth(can also fill the marionette lines).
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Botox for a droopy mouth
Is it your entire lower lip that curls forward and hangs down? Or is it the corners of the mouth that have fallen down making it look like you're sad? This is an important distinction. If it is the latter, then you may be quite correct and the DAO can be treated well with Botox. If you don't have a significant fold then fillers may not be a good substitute. It is possible that surgical cutting of the muscle might not prevent it from reattaching itself. Botox may need to be retreated every...
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Surgical release of DAO as alternative to Botox for permanent protection
Although surgical release of the DAO could be performed technically, it is rarely performed due to the proximity of the muscle to nerves in the region and the diffficulty with guaging precise release or a graded release.
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Botox, facial contouring, Dysport, droopy corner of Mouth
Dear Fanny, I would try the Botox first to weaken the muscle pulling down on the corner of the mouth- this may be the depressor angulii oris or the quadratus or a combo of both. The treatment with Botox will helo with the diagnosis and then you can decide if there is a more reasonable long term solution such as surgery or selective denervation.
With Warm Regards,
Trevor M Born MD
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Botox for droopy mouth?
DOA (Depressor Anguli Oris) muscles can be easily treated with Botox. Botox injections into your DOA muscles consistently (every 2-3 months) for two years can help permanently weaken the muscle. Using a filler will also help lift the mouth and will last between 9-12 months. These are the two non-surgical ways to treat this issue. Being that you are 18 I would start with Botox to see what kind of results you get, then opt for a filler if your looking for more improvement. I would consider...
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You need a caring doctor for droopy mouth
Dear Fanny
It is a shame that we make people practice medicine on themselves. It is certainly possible that you issue is an over active depressor angulii oris muscle. Or not. A photo would be helpful. Given your age, you should be very careful with "permanent" solutions. Beware that quite commonly when someone enters a plastic surgeon's office with a diagnosis in hand and a desired treatment, they often get that service right or wrong. Unfortunately, the cure can be worse than...
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Botox for hyperactive DAO caused droopy mouth?
Titrated Botox treatment into the Depressor Anguli Oris (DAO) muscles is CLEARLY THE way to reduce their pull on the corners and elevate the corners of the mouth. This is frequently combined with either Restylane or Juvederm placement.
Injury to the marginal mandibular nerve is associated with paralysis of the DAO muscle but I know of no surgeons who intentionally paralyze these muscles or attempt to excise them.
Peter A Aldea, MD
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Botox for Hyperactive Depressor Anguli Oris (DAO) Muscles
Hi Fanny,
Get your Botox injections into your DAO muscles frequently (every 2 to 3 months) for 2 years. If you can keep the muscles from moving for 2 years, studies have shown that muscle permanently weakens (atrophy).
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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You have three options, Botox, fillers, surgery
The drooping corners of the mouth are usually from activity of the depressor anguli oris muscle, or DAO. When Botox or Dysport is injected into the muscle, it allows the muscle that elevates the corner to take over and cause elevation. This may last about 4 months.
Another way to elevate the corner is with fillers, injected in an X-like fashion will also elevate the corners. The fillers last longer, maybe 9 months, or so. Sometimes I perform both Botox and fillers, when people have a very...
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DAO overactivity
Overactive depressor anguli oris muscles can be easily treated with Botox. It is a lot safer to try this rather then dissecting out the muscle and excising it.
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