How many Botox units would you suggest putting in the DAO muscle to corrct droopy mouth corners? Will it affect my smile or speech?
Answer: Botox for droopy corners of the mouth A few units of botox into the DAO muscle can help raise the corners of the mouth. This is often subtle when done alone. If combined with a filler to the corner of the mouth, it will have a more dramatic effect. I agree with the other comments, this something you want to have done by a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. Good Luck.
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Answer: Botox for droopy corners of the mouth A few units of botox into the DAO muscle can help raise the corners of the mouth. This is often subtle when done alone. If combined with a filler to the corner of the mouth, it will have a more dramatic effect. I agree with the other comments, this something you want to have done by a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. Good Luck.
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Answer: Droopy Mouth Corners... To improve the drooping mouth corners, I commonly use both of the following techniques -- (1) injecting filler into the mouth corner, and (2) injecting 2.5 to 5 Units of Botox into the muscle that normally depresses the corner of the mouth, the Depressor Anguli Oris.Be sure to seek the services of an experienced physician injector. I think the key with Botox lies in truly understanding the anatomy of the injected area, and more importantly the variability in the anatomy between patients -- for brows, the forehead, and anywhere else you plan on receiving a Botox injection. This includes having a firm understanding of the origin, insertion, and action of each muscle that will be injected, the thickness of each muscle targeted, and the patient variability therein. As an aesthetic-trained plastic surgeon, I am intrinsically biased since I operate in the area for browlifts and facelifts, and have a unique perspective to the muscle anatomy since I commonly dissect under the skin and see the actual muscles themselves. For me, this helps guide where to inject and where not to. However, with that said, I know many Dermatologists who know the anatomy well despite not operating in that area, and get great results.Good luck.Dr Markarian
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Answer: Droopy Mouth Corners... To improve the drooping mouth corners, I commonly use both of the following techniques -- (1) injecting filler into the mouth corner, and (2) injecting 2.5 to 5 Units of Botox into the muscle that normally depresses the corner of the mouth, the Depressor Anguli Oris.Be sure to seek the services of an experienced physician injector. I think the key with Botox lies in truly understanding the anatomy of the injected area, and more importantly the variability in the anatomy between patients -- for brows, the forehead, and anywhere else you plan on receiving a Botox injection. This includes having a firm understanding of the origin, insertion, and action of each muscle that will be injected, the thickness of each muscle targeted, and the patient variability therein. As an aesthetic-trained plastic surgeon, I am intrinsically biased since I operate in the area for browlifts and facelifts, and have a unique perspective to the muscle anatomy since I commonly dissect under the skin and see the actual muscles themselves. For me, this helps guide where to inject and where not to. However, with that said, I know many Dermatologists who know the anatomy well despite not operating in that area, and get great results.Good luck.Dr Markarian
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October 5, 2009
Answer: 5Units in Each DAO The droopy corners of the mouth respond well to about 5units of Botox in each DAO. You can also use 10-15 unis of Dysport in each DAO.
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October 5, 2009
Answer: 5Units in Each DAO The droopy corners of the mouth respond well to about 5units of Botox in each DAO. You can also use 10-15 unis of Dysport in each DAO.
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October 5, 2009
Answer: Botox units vary for volume problem or muscle problem, or a combination One must asses whether the problem is a volume problem or one caused by muscle action. This can be relatively easily determined on physical exam. For a downward pull cause by an active muscle Botox in small doses is usually effective. Volume problems of course require fillers.
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October 5, 2009
Answer: Botox units vary for volume problem or muscle problem, or a combination One must asses whether the problem is a volume problem or one caused by muscle action. This can be relatively easily determined on physical exam. For a downward pull cause by an active muscle Botox in small doses is usually effective. Volume problems of course require fillers.
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October 5, 2009
Answer: Options for a droopy or downturned mouth Two to 4 units per DAO muscle is a typical starting dose.
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October 5, 2009
Answer: Options for a droopy or downturned mouth Two to 4 units per DAO muscle is a typical starting dose.
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