My smile looks downturned or somewhat straight. Would Botox improve the look of my smile? (Photo)

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I am an 18 year old female with a downturned/straight smile and wondering if Botox would fix

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your concern and photo. I completely understand what you mean about noticing a downturned or straighter smile—it’s something many people pick up on when they look closely at their expressions.

Botox can sometimes help if the muscles pulling the corners of the mouth downward are overactive. By softening those muscles, the smile can appear more relaxed and slightly lifted. However, results can vary from person to person, and it’s important to approach this carefully since Botox affects muscle movement, and we don’t want to limit the natural expressiveness of your smile.

At your age, with a naturally youthful face, the effect may be quite subtle, and sometimes other options—like small adjustments with filler for support or simply monitoring changes over time—can also be considered depending on your goals.

The key with Botox in cases like this is a light touch, focusing on balance rather than major alteration, so your smile still looks natural and feels like you.

Warm regards,
Dr. Anna Chacon

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