Can Botox lift the corners of the upper lip?

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

Strategic injections of Botox on each Depressor Anguli Oris muscle and in combination of using dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restylane on the Oral commisures will help lift the corners of the mouth making it look young and rejuvenated. 

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,