How many CC's of Dysport (I metabolize Botox quickly) in DAO muscle needed to lift corners of mouth? (Photo)

Hello and thank you for the question. Botox / Xeomin / Dysport are all interchangeable toxins to relax muscles. The DAO is an excellent area to treat. Both injection sites are appropriate. I prefer something in between both sites. the correct measure is NOT cc. it's units. The CC is a volume measure and depends on how much saline was used to mix the medication. Botox and Xeomin are 1:1 ratio. Dysport units are measured differently. 1 u of botox = 3 u of dysport. It doesn't mean one is stronger than the other. Just the measurement is different. Like inches to centimeters. Typically, I use 2-4 u of botox for this site. So for dysport it would be 6-12 u on each side. Depends on how strong the muscle is. Remember to avoid aspirin / motrin before hand as those are blood thinners and can worsen bruising. You should avoid exercise for 24 hours after as well. The medication takes 5-7 days to start working and should last about 3 months. Best to you. 

Thank you for your question. The correct area to inject is the blue dotted area. The dose needed is measured in units and for Dysport the total needed is 25 units. Also, you can use fillers to help turn the corners of the mouth up. I recommend having a consultation with an expert injector to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Either site would be appropriate - if you are looking for more long-term results, you may wish to consider injection with fillers rather than Botox.