Can you fix a downturned mouth?
Yes. 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
- 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.
How to correct a downturned mouth?
Correction of a downturned mouth depends on the underlying cause. Treatments that target a downturned mouth will aim to correct:
- An overactive Depressor Anguli Oris muscle (DAO muscle), this muscle goes from the corners of the mouth down to the jawline and can contribute to a scowling, unapproachable appearance.
- Loss of volume around the mouth as occurs naturally with age. Replacing lost volume can correct this issue.
- Loss of collagen and elastin. Our range of collagen stimulating treatments can refresh and restore tired collagen for a refreshed appearance.
- Genetic predisposition to recessed chin. There are various methods to project a weak chin your cosmetic doctor will discuss with you at your complimentary consultation.
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 can 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.
