Downturned Mouth
Having downturned corners of the mouth can often leave people looking permanently unhappy or angry; however, drooping of the sides of the mouth is a natural sign of ageing. As we get older our skin loses elastin and collagen, two proteins that help maintain a face’s youthful look. As a result, the skin loses its firmness and starts to sag. This forces the corners of the mouth to droop. This process can be accelerated by genetics, exposure to extreme climates and smoking. This would be treated using a Combination of Muscle Relaxing injections and dermal fillers may be recommended for deeper oral commissures.
Frequently Asked Questions
The natural ageing process can cause the corners of the mouth to appear as if they droop or be downturned. In some cases, an asymmetry can develop as a result of illness affecting the nerves around the mouth.