Downturn Smile

Downturned Smile Treatment (DAO Botox)

If you feel like your resting facial expression looks sad, grumpy, or tired—even when you’re in a great mood—you may be experiencing a downturned smile. At The Foreveryou Aesthetics Clinic, we use targeted anti-wrinkle injections to relax the muscles that pull the corners of the mouth downward, restoring a more neutral, refreshed, and positive appearance.

This treatment is a subtle "tweakment" that makes a significant difference in how others perceive your expression and how you feel when you look in the mirror.

What Causes a Downturned Smile?

A downturned mouth is primarily caused by the Depressor Anguli Oris (DAO) muscles. These are two triangular muscles located on either side of the chin that run from the corners of the mouth down to the jawline.

• Muscle Overactivity: In some people, the DAO muscles are naturally overactive or become stronger over time, constantly pulling the mouth corners down.

• Aging & Gravity: As we age, skin elasticity decreases and the DAO muscles can contribute to the formation of "marionette lines," making the mouth appear permanently turned down.

How the Treatment Works

By injecting a small, precise amount of Botulinum Toxin into the DAO muscles, we can temporarily reduce their pulling power.

• The Lift: Once the DAO muscle relaxes, the upward-pulling muscles (the zygomaticus) can work more effectively without resistance. This results in the corners of the mouth returning to a neutral or slightly upward position.

• The Softening: This treatment also helps to soften the beginning of marionette lines, preventing them from deepening over time.

Key Benefits

• Refreshed Appearance: Instantly takes away the "sad" or "angry" resting look.

• Non-Surgical: A quick, effective alternative to dermal fillers or more invasive lower-face lifts.

• Natural Results: You will still be able to smile, speak, and express yourself perfectly—your mouth just won't be "pulled" down at rest.

• Quick & Easy: The procedure takes less than 15 minutes with zero downtime.

Why Choose Laura Nassa at Foreveryou?

The lower face is a high-precision area for anti-wrinkle injections. Laura Nassa, an award-winning practitioner, uses her deep knowledge of facial anatomy to ensure the product is placed exactly in the DAO muscle, avoiding the muscles responsible for your natural smile.

• Anatomical Expertise: We identify your specific muscle movement to ensure a balanced, symmetrical result.

• Subtle Mastery: Our goal is a look that is "refreshed," not "different."

• Safety First: All treatments are carried out in our professional, sterile clinic in Newport.

Your Treatment Journey

• Procedure Time: 10–15 minutes.

• Onset of Results: You will notice the corners of your mouth beginning to lift within 3 to 5 days, with the full effect at 14 days.

• Longevity: Typically lasts 3 to 4 months.

• The "Perfect Pair": This treatment is often combined with a small amount of Lip Filler or Marionette Filler for a total lower-face rejuvenation.

"A downturned smile can hide the person you truly are inside. By simply relaxing the DAO muscle, we can bring back your natural, positive resting expression." — Laura Nassa