Treatment Options for Drooping Mouth Corners on Younger People?

Thank you for your question. Although neurotoxins and fillers could improve the drooping corners of your mouth, it would require long term maintenance as neurotoxins eventually wear out and become very costly. I believe a simple corner lip lift would be more beneficial in your case because of your young age. Small wedges would be removed at the lateral ala  to lift the corners of the mouth. Two small incisions would be hidden at the creases of the ala where they would be virtually undetectable. I typically remove tissue from this area on a routine basis in conjunction to a bullhorn lip lift to avoid a turned down mouth. You are welcome to view my gallery of lip lifts on this site to see my results. I hope this helps.Best wishes and kind regards,

Drooping and asymmetry in the corners of the lips can result from natural aging, genetics, or changes in soft tissue volume. For early intervention, treatments like neuromodulators (e.g., Botox) can help relax the muscles pulling the corners downward, creating a subtle lift. A lip flip is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that uses neuromodulators, like Botox, to relax the muscles around the upper lip, creating the appearance of a fuller, more defined lip without adding volume. Dermal fillers can also restore volume and support, but they can be customized to achieve a natural look that complements your facial features. Consulting with an experienced practitioner specializing in facial harmony is key to creating balanced, personalized results.

Thank you for your question!  I would highly recommend getting a formal evaluation with and treatment from a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and expert in facial sculpting. Technique is the key to a successful lip augmentation with fillers, so you'll want to see someone meticulous. An experienced physician will be able to determine which filler, how much filler, and which technique will give you the subtle result you're looking for. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

All the procedures you mentioned can help in correcting the "frowning look" that is affecting the corners of the mouth. Before undergoing an invasive procedure such as a Lip Lift, I will suggest to try an intervention that will have less risks and downtimes. If you combine a neurotoxin, such as Botox or Dysport, with a filler, such as Refyne or Volbella, it will help correct the drooping and asymmetry that you are explaining.

We offer non surgical treatments to lift the drooping corners of the mouth for younger patients.  This consists of Botox to weaken the muscles that pull the corners of your mouth downward, thereby allowing the corner of the mouth "lifting" muscles to work unopposed.  Cautious use of a dermal filler with an appropriately selected firmness will provide a "scaffolding" of support in the deeper tissues to support the corner of the mouth and prevent it from sagging
We also perform surgical treatments for patients starting in middle age.  A well executed "Corner Lip Lift" has returned good results in our practice with patients gaining a more youthful mouth shape with lifted corners of their lips back to a neutral position with the remainder of the mouth.