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?
November 12, 2009
Answer: 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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November 12, 2009
Answer: 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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November 11, 2009
Answer: 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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November 11, 2009
Answer: 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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