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Description
DAO Muscle Relaxing – Doctor-Led in Moorgate
A downturned mouth can create a tired, sad or stern expression — even when you feel relaxed or happy.
At AesthetiCare Clinic in Moorgate, in the heart of the City of London, downturned mouth treatment is performed exclusively by Dr Khaula, a GMC-registered doctor, using precise muscle-relaxing injections to gently lift the mouth corners and restore lower face balance.
What Is DAO Muscle Relaxing?
The depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscle pulls the corners of the mouth downward.
With carefully placed anti-wrinkle injections, this muscle can be relaxed to:
• Lift downturned mouth corners
• Improve a “resting sad face”
• Soften lower-face tension
• Create a more approachable, refreshed expression
Results are subtle and natural — never frozen or overcorrected.
Who Is This Treatment For?
DAO muscle relaxing treatment may be suitable if you:
• Feel your mouth turns downward at rest
• Look tired or stern in photos
• Have early marionette lines
• Want subtle lifting without dermal filler
• Prefer a conservative, medical-led approach
It can also be combined with chin muscle relaxing or carefully placed dermal filler for enhanced lower face harmony.
How the Treatment Works
Small, targeted injections are placed into the DAO muscle.
By relaxing the muscle that pulls the mouth corners down, the natural upward movement of surrounding muscles becomes more noticeable — creating a gentle lift.
Precise dosing is essential to avoid affecting speech or natural expression, which is why doctor-led treatment matters.
Treatment Details
Procedure time: 10–15 minutes
Downtime: Minimal
Initial results: 3–5 days
Full effect: 10–14 days
Longevity: Approximately 3–4 months
Maintenance sessions are recommended to preserve results.
Aftercare
• Avoid rubbing or massaging the area for 24 hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and heat exposure for 24 hours
• Remain upright for 3–4 hours after treatment
Personalised aftercare guidance is provided during your appointment.
Why Choose AesthetiCare Clinic in the City of London?
• All treatments performed by a GMC-registered doctor
• Conservative, anatomy-led dosing
• Focus on natural facial harmony
• No overcorrection
• Located at Integrity Centre, 87 Moorgate
Easily accessible from Moorgate, Liverpool Street, Bank and across Central London.
