Botox Corner Mouth Lip Lift in Creve Coeur, MO
When the corners of your mouth turn down at rest, you can look tired or unhappy even on a good day. At 4Ever Young STL MedSpa in Creve Coeur, MO, Botox can act as a non-surgical corner mouth lift, softening that permanent frown for a more rested expression. If you have been searching for a Botox lip lift in Creve Coeur or a med spa near St. Louis, this is a subtle way to refresh the lower face without surgery.
Small muscles called the depressors pull the corners of the mouth down. With age and gravity they get stronger and start to win, which drags the mouth into a frown and can deepen the lines beside it. Relaxing those muscles lets the opposing muscles lift the corners back up a little, so your resting face looks softer.
Lift the Corners of the Mouth
We place a small amount of Botox into the depressor muscles at the corners of the mouth. As they relax, the muscles that lift the mouth are free to raise the corners gently, which eases a downturned, tired look. Precision is everything here, because these muscles sit right next to the ones you use to smile and speak, so our founder and lead injector, Alina McCann, MSN, APRN, AGNP, treats this area personally to keep your movement natural.
Along with lifting the corners, Botox can soften the downward lines beside the mouth that add years to the lower face. The treatment is quick, with little downtime, and any redness or small bruise fades fast. Results build over one to two weeks and last around three to four months. For a downturn driven mostly by lost volume, we may add marionette line filler so Botox and filler work together.
Botox Corner Lift and the Lower Face
A downturned mouth usually travels with other lower-face changes. The corner lift pairs well with smoothing a dimpled chin, since both relax muscles that pull the lower face down. Treating them together gives a softer, more rested result.
When the corners droop because the cheeks and mouth have lost support, filler does more than Botox alone. A little filler in the marionette folds lifts the corners from below, and Botox keeps the depressor muscles from pulling them back down. We plan the right combination at your consultation. See our wrinkle treatment page for how the two work together.
How Much Does a Botox Corner Mouth Lift Cost in Creve Coeur, MO?
A Botox corner mouth lift is priced by the unit, and it takes only a small number of units because the target muscles are small. Current per-unit pricing is on our price guide, and we confirm your exact cost at a free consultation.
Many patients combine the corner lift with filler or another Botox area, which changes the total. We offer package pricing and seasonal specials for new and returning patients. Book a consultation and we will map out a plan and a clear price before anything starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Botox corner mouth lift?
It is a treatment that relaxes the small depressor muscles pulling the corners of your mouth down. As they relax, the corners lift slightly, softening a frown or tired look at rest.
How long does it last?
Results usually last three to four months. As the muscles regain strength, the effect fades gradually, so touch-ups keep the corners lifted.
Will it change my smile?
No, not when it is placed precisely. We treat only the downward-pulling muscles, so your smile and speech stay natural.
Botox or filler for a downturned mouth?
It depends on the cause. Botox relaxes the muscles that pull the corners down. Filler restores lost volume that lets them droop. Many patients do best with both. Learn about marionette line filler.
Is there downtime?
Very little. You might have mild redness or a small bruise for a day or two, then it fades.
How much does it cost?
A corner mouth lift is priced by the unit and takes only a few units. See current pricing on our price guide, and we confirm your cost at a free consultation.