Apr 14, 2019 · Botox can be placed in the depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscle to elevate downturned corners of the mouth which sometimes produce a sad face appearance. In this area 2-4 units are used per side. Botox can be placed in the mentalis muscle on the chin to address a cobblestone appearance or dimpling on the chin.

Jul 19, 2010 · Botox can be used to inject the depressor anguli oris muscle which pulls the corners of the mouth down. Botox injection would temporarily weaken this muscle and cause the corners of the mouth to come up. This should be performed by a skilled professional as injection in the wrong area can lead to a crooked smile.

May 8, 2023 · The most common Botox side effect is mild bruising at the injection site. Muscle weakness is an intended effect, but some patients find it unsettling when certain muscles don’t function normally, particularly those around the mouth.

Sep 24, 2009 · Botox injected in the depressor anguli oris muscle will weaken it, preventing it from pulling your mouth corners downward. That may be sufficient to give you a more pleasant demeanor. If you have developed wrinkles from the muscle's action, these can be filled in with a hyaluronic-acid-based filler, such as Juvederm.

Feb 16, 2024 · For the so-called barcode or smoker’s lines around the mouth, “several injections of two units of toxin can be placed along the upper and lower lip to minimize lip furrows,” Dr. Kennedy says. The dose is similar to that used for a lip flip , which, by releasing the orbicularis oris muscle, allows the top lip to turn out a bit, showcasing ...

Oct 11, 2023 · The muscle responsible is the aforementioned orbicularis oris, which encircles your entire mouth to help you purse your lips. “By placing very small amounts of Botox at the vermilion border, very superficially, in strategic spots, you can relax the muscle where the lines are being formed, diminishing those wrinkles over time,” says Dr. Heskett.

Oct 12, 2023 · That said, “Botox to the DAO [or depressor anguli oris muscle, which tugs down the corner of the mouth] works really well,” according to Dr. Mascaró. He likens the treatment to more of a dimmer than an on/off switch, explaining that “you slowly see an improvement, and then you slowly see [the corners] come back down.”

Oct 6, 2008 · Botox can be placed in the depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscle to elevate downturned corners of the mouth which sometimes produce a sad face appearance. In this area 2-4 units are used per side. Botox can be placed in the mentalis muscle on the chin to address a cobblestone appearance or dimpling on the chin.

Oct 2, 2009 · To improve the drooping mouth corners, I commonly use both of the following techniques -- (1) injecting filler into the mouth corner, and (2) injecting 2.5 to 5 Units of Botox into the muscle that normally depresses the corner of the mouth, the Depressor Anguli Oris.Be sure to seek the services of an experienced physician injector.

Wednesday used the exfoliate and my face turned bright red. then had 35 units Botox injected into my forehead area by a certified plastic surgeon. cheeks are red, Face burns, itchy eyes/face , heart palpitations (I get anyway due to anxiety) lips feel tingly, dry mouth, feel like I have flu Im just scared Im having a weird reaction to the Botox.