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What Causes the Droop Down of Corners of Mouth?
I already have had enough with the dropped facial muscles and don't want them to be worse. So want to know the causes so that I can avoid doing things that cause them. :s
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Zeeshan Cornelius
in Pakistan (LHR)
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Jowls and the aging face
This a natural part of the aging process related to chronic exposure to gravity and muscle movement. You cannot avoid these unless you have no facial expressions and live in a gravity free zone. Genetics, exposure to extreme climates and smoking can accelerate the process so these should be avoided.
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Droop of corners of mouth
Sagging of the corners of the mouth is a natural part of aging. A facelift usually is not enough. Fillers alone improve but, are not perfect. Botox of the depresser muscles will help but, this is tricky.
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Downturned corners of the mouth
As one ages, the soft tissues around the mouth descend. Often this can be improved with a facelift and/or facial fillers.
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