A downturned mouth occurs when the corners of the mouth angle downward, creating a facial expression that may appear sad, tired, or unhappy, even when the face is at rest. This condition can develop due to aging, loss of facial volume, skin laxity, or overactivity of the depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscle, which pulls the mouth corners downward.



At Gangnam OneCell Skin Clinic in Seoul, we offer advanced non-surgical treatments designed to lift downturned mouth corners, improve facial balance, and restore a more positive and refreshed facial expression.

1. Botulinum Toxin for Mouth Corner Lift

Small amounts of botulinum toxin can be injected into the DAO muscle, which is responsible for pulling the mouth corners downward.

Relaxing this muscle allows the elevator muscles of the mouth to lift the corners naturally, creating a subtle mouth corner lift.

Common Treatment Areas
• Corners of the mouth
• DAO muscle area
• Lower face

Benefits
• Lifts downturned mouth corners
• Improves facial expression balance
• Softens a sad or tired appearance
• Quick non-surgical treatment with minimal downtime

2. Dermal Fillers for Structural Support

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers can provide support to the mouth corner area by restoring lost facial volume and improving lower-face contour.

Strategic filler placement can help elevate the oral commissure and smooth surrounding wrinkles.

Helps Improve
• Downturned mouth corners
• Marionette lines
• Lower-face volume loss
• Mouth corner shadowing

3. InMode Lifting for Skin Tightening

InMode lifting uses radiofrequency energy to tighten sagging skin and stimulate collagen production in the lower face.

This treatment improves skin elasticity and supports mouth corner lifting by tightening surrounding tissues.

Benefits

• Improves skin firmness and elasticity
• Reduces lower-face sagging
• Enhances jawline definition
• Supports long-term collagen regeneration

4. RF Microneedling for Collagen Regeneration

RF microneedling stimulates collagen and elastin production through controlled radiofrequency energy delivery into the dermis.

This treatment strengthens skin structure around the mouth and improves fine wrinkles.

Key Benefits

• Improves skin thickness and density
• Reduces fine lines around the mouth
• Enhances skin elasticity
• Promotes long-term skin rejuvenation

5. LDM Therapy for Skin Elasticity

LDM micro-ultrasound therapy improves skin hydration, elasticity, and cellular regeneration, helping maintain results after mouth corner lifting treatments.

Key Benefits

• Improves skin hydration and elasticity
• Supports collagen remodeling
• Enhances skin texture
• Helps maintain facial rejuvenation results

6. Combination Treatments for Best Results

Because a downturned mouth can be caused by both muscle activity and skin aging, combination treatments often produce the most natural results.

At OneCell Skin Clinic, treatment plans are customized based on each patient’s facial anatomy and aging pattern.

Example Treatment Plans

• Botulinum toxin + dermal fillers
• Fillers + InMode lifting
• RF microneedling + skin booster treatments
• InMode lifting + LDM skin therapy

These combinations improve mouth corner position, skin elasticity, and overall facial balance.

Who Benefits Most from Downturned Mouth Treatments?

These treatments are ideal for individuals experiencing:

• Downturned mouth corners
• Sad or tired facial expression
• Marionette lines
• Lower-face sagging
• Loss of facial volume around the mouth

Many international patients choose non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments in Korea because they provide natural improvements with minimal downtime.

Expected Results

After treatment, patients may notice:

• Lifted mouth corners
• Softer marionette lines
• Improved facial expression balance
• Enhanced skin elasticity and support
• A more youthful and positive appearance

The goal is always natural-looking rejuvenation that improves facial harmony without creating an artificial look.

If you are visiting Seoul for medical tourism, Gangnam OneCell Skin Clinic offers personalized consultations, advanced facial rejuvenation treatments, and experienced specialists dedicated to achieving natural-looking aesthetic results.