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How to fix left lower lip that cannot pull down (diagonally to left), and crooked mouth when talking/smiling? (photos)

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Hi. My problem is that my mouth is severely crooked when I talk or smile. My left lower lip does not pull down like the right. I am guessing there is a weakness in the left depressor labii inferiosis, or anguli oris. My mouth moves oddly when I talk (left corner does not curl while right side pulls downwards on lower lip too much). My question is, is there any exercises I can do to strengthen the left mouth muscles, so I can have a more symmetrical face without surgery?

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