The left side of my mouth is lower than the right. It became noticeable in photos a few years ago (I go back and look at pictures before that and while it was slightly lower earlier it wasn't as noticeable). It seems to be getting worse, to the extent that it sometimes looks like the left side of the mouth has collapsed. I've tried chewing more on the left, thinking that maybe the muscles were less developed than on the right, but it hasn't helped. Can anything be done to reverse this? Thanks.
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November 12, 2016
Answer: Facial Rejuvenation with fillers, lasers, ultherapy, botox --- surgical lip corner lift is option
Thank you for sharing your question. This subtle irregularity is the result of your cleft lip and subsequent repair, and can be improved upon with the conservative resection of red tissue. See an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your options. Best wishes.
Tom Jodlovich, MBBS, MPH (license suspended) says:
Thank you for your question. Anti-wrinkle injections injected into the upper lateral segments of the orbicular oris muscle (see image below) will help to evert the lateral aspects of the upper lip that are currently producing the downturned corners of...
Thank you for your question. Thank you for the photos. There are many things one looks for in nice lips, (overall shape, cupid's bow, fullness and enhancement, etc.). This can be done with injectable fillers. Our office likes the Hyaluronic Acid injectables for the lips, (Juvederm Ultra XC,...
