Would Botox help my droopy mouth corners? (Photo)

Injection of neurotoxins such as Botox into the depressr muscles of the corner of the mouth can have a subtle upward effect. This obviously should be in a small dose and away from orbicularis oris (the muscular sling of the mouth) to minimize the chance of drooling and oral incompetence.

The photos that you have provided and the questions that you have posed are very helpful.  Correction of drooping of the corners of the mouths is often times addressed by careful placement of dermal fillers, Botox injections, or a combination of the two.  The idea is to build a scaffold using dermal fillers to maintain the upward position of three corners of the mouth while at the same time reducing the downward pull of the depressor angular is oris muscle.  At times, the buccal fat pad may also be responsible for the fullness around the corner store the mouth. Other interventions would be needed to correct for this issue.

Thank you for your question and photograph.  Botox properly placed in the depressor anguli oris (the muscle that is pulling the corners of your mouth down), is a common procedure to correct the downward corners.  Dermal fillers in this area are also an option to provide support.  My suggestion is that you seek care from a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in injectable procedures.  Best of luck.

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from DAO botox injection.  This can fix the problem you describe.  The
most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I
recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic
surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  The corners of the mouth are best addressed with a  combination of therapies that include Botox into the DAO as well as dermal fillers into the mouth, smile lines, and cheeks.  An in-person consultation to feel your tissues offers the best recommendation.  Hope this helps.

Lifting around the mouth can be treated with Botox. In our practice we combine Botox with other fillers "layered" on top to get the most conservative natural look. Don't let distance dissuade you, please see a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Botox injections in the DAO muscles will probably be of help for your concerns. it's very easy to test this treatment. I recommend consulting with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist with experience in treating the DAO muscles. 

Botox into the DAO muscles will certainly help you. This is an advanced technique, I suggest having it done by an experienced physician. Best of Luck!

Botox Cosmetic® injection treatment into the DAO muscles (depressor anguli oris) can definitely lift teh corners of the mouth without adding bulk to the area. Dr. Lance Brown in Chelsea is great at this procedure.  

Thank you for posting you photo with your interesting question and facial observations. Most of the aging of the face, at this point, is due to loss of bone. In thinner, more fit people, it is more apparent. Your facial muscles is the  "skin that is significantly thicker around the sides of the mouth." Although Botox injections can help elevate the corners of your mouth, the results will be subtle and I do not believe that will be the type of results that you are seeking. You can have Sculptra injections to restore the lost facial volume that will give you a natural  and more rested appearance. I recommend that you have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is highly experienced  with Sculptra injections for men. Please bring a photograph of yourself from a few years ago, when your face was fuller, at the time of your consultation. Best wishes, Dr. Richard Swift