Is there any procedure that can allow me to close the corners of my mouth when attempting a closed mouth smile? (photos)

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When I attempt a closed mouth smile, the outer corners of my mouth stay open. This bothers me especially when looking at photos. I have lip fillers, is there anything else I can do to my mouth to allow it to close fully when smiling?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

A less robust, cohesive filler, such as Belotero Balance threaded into the upper and lower corners of each side of the mouth (not into the main body of lips) should help to oppose the angles of the corners of the mouth, so that the lips do not remain open during a closed mouth smile. Make sure to consult with an experienced board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! There is no guarantee it can help but a quick easy treatment you could try is botox. Botox can be placed in the upper lip to help flip the upper lip which might make it look like your mouth isn't still open. Typically a small amount of botox is used for the lip flip (4-6 units) and it tends to last around 2-3 months. Hope this helps!

Onir Spiegel, DDS, PhD · Answer

If the corners of your mouth are open, down, thin or you are in general unhappy with them, Hyaluronic acid fillers may be the answer! A quick filler injection may be all you need, and the results last a long time, possibly a year or longer.

Is there any procedure that can allow me to close the corners of my mouth when attempting a closed mouth smile? (photos)

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