Mouth Corner Filler: What Should I Do If It Looks Asymmetrical or Droopy?

If one side looks higher or the corners of your mouth actually look droopier after mouth corner filler, the first step is to wait 1 to 2 weeks for the swelling to go down and then look again. Asymmetry during this period often comes from swelling, bruising, and differences in how you smile, and if the shape is the same after 2 weeks, the amount and position of the injection are checked and adjusted with additional injections or a dissolving enzyme.

Why does asymmetry occur after mouth corner filler?

The corners of the mouth move every time you talk or eat, so swelling goes down differently on each side. Even before treatment, the height of the mouth corners and the strength of the muscles around the mouth differ slightly between the two sides, so differences that weren't noticeable before treatment may become apparent as the contours become more defined. If you sleep with your face pressed right after treatment or have dental work that requires opening your mouth wide, the filler may be pushed downward, and if the muscle that pulls the mouth corners down is strong, the shape supported by the filler may appear to drop again depending on your expression.

What to Do When Mouth Corner Filler Looks Droopy

• The first 1 to 2 weeks after treatment are when swelling and bruising go down, so don't judge the shape during this period, and don't press on the treated area.
• If one side still looks less filled after 2 weeks, a small amount is added to the side that is lacking to even out the height.
• If the filler has clumped or moved downward, it is dissolved with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, and then a new plan is made.
• If the strength of the muscle that pulls down the mouth corners is the cause, adding Botox to that muscle is considered.

At our Suwon clinic, there is an option that combines lip volume filler, mouth corner filler, and mouth corner Botox.

Mouth-corner Botox in Suwon: how drooping mouth corners are lifted and how it differs from filler

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If the skin around the lips turns pale white or a net-like purplish discoloration appears and the pain gets worse over time, it may be a sign that a blood vessel is compressed, so you must contact the clinic right away. If you frequently get blisters around your lips or have an antibiotic allergy, you must let us know before treatment.

FAQ

Q. How long should I wait to see if mouth corner filler asymmetry resolves?

A. During the 1 to 2 weeks when swelling and bruising go down, it is common for the two sides to look different, so the shape is not judged. If the difference remains after 2 weeks when looking at both a neutral and a smiling expression, get an examination to decide whether additional injections or adjustments are needed.

Q. If mouth corner filler is dissolved, will it go back to how it was?

A. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme and is usually absorbed over 1 to 2 days. However, depending on the amount injected and how much time has passed, it may not all dissolve at once, and the timing for reinjecting is decided in consultation with the medical staff after the swelling has subsided.

Q. What if my mouth corner filler only looks unnatural when I smile?

A. If it looks fine with a neutral expression but bulges or one side rises less only when you smile, it may be that the muscle is pushing the filler as it moves. If this continues even after the swelling has gone down, the injection position and muscle strength are assessed together, and the amount of filler or adding Botox is considered.