What procedure would help with my droopy lip and smile? (Photos)

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I’m 26 and my mouth has always been like this. The corner on my left side dips down further and my smile is slants too. I used to think a lip reduction was the answer but now I think it’s muscular given how my mouth is at rest? I’ve gotten DAO botox several times and it doesn’t really do anything to help with that side.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A downturned smile or permanent frown can be improved with a combination approach, including neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau), injectable fillers, and radiofrequency skin tightening treatments such as Thermage or Venus Legacy. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You would benefit from a lip lift.  A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos, it may be a small lip asymmterty on one side of upper lip, when smiling. If that realy bothres you, you should have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss benefits and shortcomings of conservative lip reduction on that site. Good luck.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

At least from the photo, there appears to be visible asymmetry of the face, with the left side of the face appears to have volume deficit as opposed to the more full right side. Just as your finger pressing upward helps to improve this, the appropriate addition of a volumizing HA filler in the proper portion of the cheek would help to achieve the lift desired, as well as of course diminishing the volume discrepancy between the left and right side responsible for this problem. Make sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Treatment should take only about ten or fifteen minutes and the results are typically immediate. Best of luck.

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