Concerned about Sad Mouth?
Our modern treatments for a downturned mouth are designed not only to diminish the appearance of sagging but also to restore the natural smoothness and elasticity of your skin.
What Causes Sad Mouth?
A smile is your best accessory, but the ageing process can sometimes cause the corners of the mouth to turn downward, giving a sad or grumpy appearance.
As we age, we lose natural proteins like collagen and elastin that give skin its volume and elasticity. Gravity causes the skin to sag, and repetitive facial expressions can overuse the depressor anguli oris muscle, resulting in a downturned mouth.
Medical Conditions
Certain medical conditions like Bell’s Palsy, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Lyme disease, and facial trauma can also cause drooping around the mouth. It’s important to distinguish these from normal ageing and consult a medical practitioner if unsure.
For personalised treatment options to address a downturned mouth, speak to Dr. Sabika Karim at Skin Medical.
Brands and Treatments for Sad Mouth
A combination of treatments can restore volume and lift the corners of the mouth. Anti-wrinkle toxins can relax the muscles, while hyaluronic acid fillers provide support and reduce the appearance of marionette lines. Results can last for several months to a year.
Sad Mouth Frequently Asked Questions
All of the questions you need to ask about Downturned Mouth
The corners of the mouth can turn downward due to natural ageing processes, where we lose collagen and elastin that provide skin volume and elasticity. Gravity also contributes to sagging, and repetitive facial expressions can overuse certain facial muscles, causing a downturned or sad appearance.
To treat a downturned or sad mouth, a combination of treatments can be effective. Anti-wrinkle toxins can relax the muscles that pull the corners of the mouth downward, while hyaluronic acid fillers can restore volume and reduce the appearance of marionette lines. These treatments can provide lift and rejuvenate the mouth area, with results lasting several months to a year.
A downturned mouth is primarily caused by ageing-related loss of collagen and elastin, which reduces skin elasticity and volume. Additionally, repetitive facial expressions can overwork the depressor anguli oris muscle, pulling the corners of the mouth downward.
To fix a downturned mouth, treatments such as anti-wrinkle toxins to relax the muscles and hyaluronic acid fillers to restore volume are commonly used. These treatments can lift the corners of the mouth and reduce the appearance of marionette lines, rejuvenating the facial appearance.
Sad lines around the mouth, also known as marionette lines, can be effectively treated with hyaluronic acid fillers, which provide support and lift to the skin. Anti-wrinkle toxins can also be used to relax the muscles that contribute to these lines. For personalised treatment options to address a downturned mouth and sad lines, consult Dr. Sabika Karim at Skin Medical.