Can Botox lift the corners of the upper lip?

Thank you for your question and the answer is YES.Yes, the position of the lip corners is governed by a balance of muscle-lifters and muscle-downers.  By weakening the 'downers' with injectables (botulinum derivatives), you will get a lift of the corners.  The lift is stronger if you have strong depressors, something your injector would address during your consultation.There are 6 main muscles that pull down and which can be treated.  But make sure you get an expert injector as there is a danger zone very close where you can get a complication from such as crooked smile.Some dermal fillers such as #Restylane or #Juvederm can also help the corners - the so-called marionette lines.For your information, I am a #Toronto Board-certified #PlasticSurgeon, I train doctors with injections and I perform all my injections in my 2 offices, downtown Toronto and uptown Richmond Hill.  I would be happy to help!Best regards,Dr. Marc DuPere, Plastic Surgeon, Toronto416-929-9800

Botox indeed can be used to lift the corners of the upper lip. Please consult an experienced injector for this treatment.

Although Botox can lift the corners of the lip, it must be injected in low doses and very carefully or it can have unwanted effects on lip movement.  It can be injected into the muscles that normally depress the corners of the lip to temporarily decrease their downward pull.

Hi there, great question. The answer is yes....BUT...and this is a big but (i realize the humor in that statement, however I will leave it in). There is a risk with this and this risk can be somewhat disfiguring. I myself have done this injection a number of times, but I've abandoned it. The problem is people have variable anatomy and if you are off by 1mm you potentially can cause your smile to be very assymetrical. It can look like one half of your mouth does no move properly, particularly when you smile. Now, of all the times I've done this injection, things have been fine, but when it doesn't go correctly, its a disaster for the patient. So for me, i decided that the risk was not worth it, regardless how small a chance. So, as mentioned, the answer is yes, but ensure you see a very confident, experienced injector. James P. BonaparteOtolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryFacial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Thank you for your question. A small amount of Botox injected into the depressor anguli oris (an area just below the corners of your mouth) can relax the muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth down, allowing for the smile to lift. A small amount of Botox can be added to the upper lip and allow for a modest lip curl. Best, 

Thanks for this question.Botox can in some people lift the corners of your mouth. Make sure this is done by someone with significant expertise else it can have the opposite effect.Sometimes fillers can be added to the Botox to give some extra support and to lessen the shadows at the corners.

Three or four units injected into the depressor anguli oris muscle on each side can relax these muscles causing an upturn to the corners of the mouth.  When combined with fillers such as Juvederm injected into the lateral oral commisures, a very pleasing result can be obtained.  Take care and good luck.

A small amount of Botox can be given to treat a downturned smile which results from hyperactive muscles that pull the corners of the mouth down. This is an advanced injection technique as the dosing and knowledge of the anatomy are crucial in preventing unwanted results. Too much Botox in this area can result in the "joker smile". Do your research and find an experienced injector. Best of luck.

Absolutely!  I have treated hundreds of patients for this without problems. 3 to 4 units in each depressor angularis oris (DAO) is an inexpensive and effective method for achieving a subtle uplift to the corners of the mouth, by releasing the downward pull of the DAO and allowing the levator labii superioris alaque nasi to pull the corner up.

You can lift the corners of the bottom lip by carefully targeting the depressor angel oris (DAO) muscle. For the upper lip, you can put about 4 units of Botox, similar to treating smoker's lines, which can cause the lip to curl up a bit (also making the lip look a bit bigger too). These are advanced techniques best treated by your dermatologist or plastic surgeon.