Age 25, what can I do about my down turned mouth? (Photos)

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I am 25 years old and a couple of years ago I noticed that my mouth was starting to turn downwards and people were mistaking me for being upset. I don’t like how it looks at all - what surgeries can I do? Would a lip lift fix it or do I need to a cheek lift?

Timothy M. Greco, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there! A lip lift would be a good surgical procedure for this concern, focusing on lifting the lateral parts of the lips. I do believe a cheek lift is a bit aggressive for your age. A minimally invasive procedure you could do is a bit of Botox in the DAO, (depressor anguli oris) which is the muscle that turns down the mouth, causing the frowning look). I would also recommend filler in the corners of the mouth to turn the lips upward.

Ryan Rebowe, MD · Answer

At this point there would be no surgical fix for the corners of the mouth as it is not severe enough to warrant a procedure. You could get neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport) injected into the depressor muscles on the side of the chin, however based on the pictures that you submitted I would be judicious with this as the problem is very mild at this point.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos it is not likely that you need surgical corner of the mouth lift. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would give you an opportunity to discuss carefully placed lip filler for this purpose. Try to avoid “injectors” for this particular issue. Good luck.

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hello Alexa!

Thank you for your question!

Before treating you, I would like to understand completely what is is that you see that you don’t like. Your lips are quite pretty, but perhaps you feel that the lateral upper lip is a bit thin on both sides? Perhaps you are seeing a shadow under the corners of the mouth or across the chin?

In any case, it seems unlikely that surgery would be required. Judiciously-placed filler and/or small amounts of a neuromodulator should get you where you want to be.

Please consult with an advanced injector with many years of experience and an in-depth understanding of lip and chin anatomy.

All the best from NYC,
Sheryl Clark MD FAAD

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