DAO/DownturnedMouth
Softens the DAO so the mouth corners rest less downward when you are at rest.
Overview
What is DAO / downturned mouth treatment?
DAO / Downturned Mouth is performed with Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, or Xeomin — we choose the product for your anatomy, history, and how you want to move. The depressor anguli oris can pull the corners down at rest. A precise dose can let the mouth sit more neutrally.
This is mapped to this area rather than a full-face default. The goal is a specific change, not a frozen face.
Why patients choose it
Key benefits
- A less downturned rest position when the DAO is the problem
- Quick visit with little to no downtime
- Results typically settle over 3–14 days and last about three to four months
- Can be combined with other wrinkle-relaxer or filler work when the plan calls for it
Treatment details
Areas & what to expect
This treatment
The DAO at each mouth corner. Marionette hollows are a filler conversation; we will not pretend units fill a fold.
Your visit
Your provider reviews goals and movement, then maps injection points before cleansing the skin. Small amounts are placed with a fine needle; most visits take 15–20 minutes.
Avoid rubbing or lying flat for several hours, and skip strenuous exercise the rest of the day. We typically see you back around two weeks if a refinement is needed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this treatment — your provider will cover anything specific to you at consultation.
How is DAO / downturned mouth treatment different from a regular Botox visit?
We are softening a depressor muscle. A marionette hollow is filler; we will not pretend a few units fill a fold.
How long does it last?
Most patients see about three to four months of effect. Consistent treatment makes maintenance more predictable; it does not make results permanent.
Will I look frozen?
Not if we dose for this area and your movement. We preserve expression on purpose and would rather add units at a two-week follow-up than overdo the first visit.
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