How to Lift Downturned Mouth Corners Non-Surgically

The downward positioning of the corners of the mouth can create a facial expression that appears sad or angry, regardless of one's true emotional state. This drooping effect often arises from marionette lines, which are vertical creases that extend from the mouth corners towards the chin.

Over time they can deepen, resembling a puppet's mouth and exacerbating the appearance of jowls. Consequently, it is essential to understand the causes of drooping mouth corners and explore non-surgical treatment options.

Various factors contribute to the occurrence of drooping mouth corners:

Gravitational changes: As we age, the effects of gravity can affect facial features, including the corners of the mouth, causing them to droop.

Loss of cheek volume: The diminishing volume in the cheeks can lead to a loss of support for the mouth corners, resulting in their downward displacement.

Repetitive facial muscle expressions and jaw bone shrinkage: Frequent muscle movements, such as frowning, combined with the shrinking of the jaw bones, can contribute to the development of drooping mouth corners.

The ageing process leads to the depletion of collagen and elastin in the skin and underlying tissues, causing a reduction in volume, strength, and structural integrity. Consequently, the structures that previously maintained the elevation of the mouth corners and the surrounding skin weaken, leading to sinking and sagging.

One specific cause of mouth downturn is the depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscles situated on the jaw. These muscles extend from the mouth corners to the chin and tend to strengthen with age. When these muscles are overused, typically through repetitive frowning, they can contribute to the downward displacement of the mouth corners.

There are many ways we can treat drooping mouth corners, from anti-wrinkle injections and fillers to RF microneedling and ultrasound.

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