Can you fix a downturned mouth?
We prefer to use the term improve, rather than fix. Expectation management is one of our key focuses during your comprehensive consultation addressing downturned mouth corners. To correct any cosmetic concern of the face firstly we need to understand the cause. Downturned corners are typically caused by:
- Overactive Depressor Anguli Oris muscle
- Loss of subcutaneous fat (i.e. the fat directly underneath the skin) of this area
- Loss of collagen and elastin in the skin which causes sagging of the mouth corners
- Genetic predisposition or a recessed chin, which reduces support for the lower face
Treatment selection is based around personalised assessment of each of the four domains presented above and corrected where indicated.
During your consultation, a qualified cosmetic doctor or nurse carefully assesses your facial anatomy, discussing potential factors that may contribute to your downturned mouth appearance, such as muscle activity, skin elasticity, and habitual facial expressions. Together, you will explore suitable cosmetic options designed to subtly soften the appearance of lines and improve overall facial harmony.
Your clinician will clearly outline treatment suitability, realistic expectations, potential outcomes, and associated risks, helping you make an informed decision about your aesthetic goals.
How to stop downturned mouth?
The main causes for downturned mouth are depressor anguli oris muscle overactivity and loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. It is far easier to prevent the appearance of a downturned mouth than to reverse it.
Treatments targeted at preventing overactivity of the muscle and loss of collagen and elastin may aid to prevent the formation of deep downturned grooves and maintain a youthful contour to the lower face.
Which treatment option should I choose for a downturned mouth?
That depends on which combination of causes is most responsible for your appearance of downturned mouth corners.
Your contour clinics doctor can assess whether replacing volume, stimulating collagen to restore youthful skin quality or relaxing the DAO muscle is the most beneficial option for you.
