Botox · Lower Face

AI Mouth Corner Lift (DAO) Botox Visualizer: Preview an Uplifted Expression

Injections into the Depressor Anguli Oris (DAO) release the downward pull on the corners of the mouth, restoring a neutral or gently upturned resting expression.

DAO (Depressor Anguli Oris) treatment zone diagram

Preview DAO (Depressor Anguli Oris) On Your Face

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Clinical Mechanism & Anatomy

The DAO muscle anchors at the jawline and pulls the mouth corners downward. Relaxing it allows the zygomaticus muscles to naturally lift the oral commissures.

Key Concerns Addressed

  • Persistent sad or unhappy resting face
  • Downturned oral commissures causing early marionette shadows
  • Lip corners tucking inward

Simulated Intensity Profiles

Our AI generates previews according to real clinical dosing steps rather than arbitrary filters.

Level 01

subtle

Relieves muscle tension to bring downturned corners to a neutral horizontal line (2–3 units per side).

Most PopularLevel 02

balanced

Restores a friendly, resting upward angle at the commissures (3–4 units per side).

Level 03

defined

Maximum upward corner orientation combined with marionette shadow reduction (4–5 units per side).

Frequently Asked Questions

When placed accurately into the DAO and avoiding the nearby orbicularis oris, oral competence and straw usage are unaffected.

Yes, pairing DAO relaxation with a droplet of filler at the oral commissure is one of the most effective ways to reverse a downturned mouth.

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