Some people feel that in every photo only one corner of their mouth looks lower, or that the area beside the nostril moves first when they smile, making their expression look different. In some cases, the cause is closer to a difference in the movement of the small muscles that form expressions than to the shape of the facial features.
Mouth-corner and nostril-wing Botox for impression correction is an approach that uses botulinum toxin to adjust the imbalance of the muscles around the mouth corners and nostril wings, to refine your impression naturally. Repic Clinic in Gangnam, at 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, offers this as "special-area Botox (mouth corners and nostril wings)." When the lip volume and contour also need to be looked at, there is also a "lip filler + mouth-corner Botox" option.
Why the Mouth Corners and Nostril Wings Affect Your Impression
The area around the mouth corners and nostril wings moves all day as you smile, talk and eat. So if there is a left-right difference in how you use your muscles, the asymmetry can be more noticeable when you make an expression than when your face is at rest. Repic Clinic in Gangnam describes the purpose of treatment in this area as easing muscle imbalance and achieving a natural impression.
Botulinum toxin works by temporarily reducing excessive muscle contraction. A single procedure does not last permanently, so over time the muscle movement may return to its original state. The interval between procedures and how long the effect lasts vary greatly from person to person, so they need to be confirmed at the consultation.
Botox Alone, or Look at Lip Filler Too?
Botox and filler have different roles. Botox regulates muscle movement, and filler fills in missing volume and contour. The procedure plan differs depending on whether the corners of your mouth look lower because of muscle movement or because of a problem with lip volume and contour.
The "lip filler + mouth-corner Botox" option at Repic Clinic in Gangnam combines improving lip volume and contour with mouth-corner Botox. Whether to do them together on the same day, and how to set the order and amount, are things the medical team judges after looking at your face directly. At the consultation, it is a good idea to describe in detail the lip shape you want and the expressions that usually bother you.
Precautions and Possible Reactions to Know Before a Procedure
The area around the mouth contains muscles involved not only in expression but also in speech and eating. If the area or dose is not right, your expression may feel awkward for a while. Bruising, swelling and pain may also occur at the injection site. If filler is combined, reactions such as swelling or lumpiness in the lip area also need to be checked at the consultation.
The medications you are taking, any history of allergies, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and your previous procedure experience are things to tell the clinic in advance at the consultation. For daily-life rules on the day of the procedure, follow the guidance given by the medical team after the procedure. Under Article 56 of the Korean Medical Service Act, effects cannot be asserted or promised, and results may differ from person to person.
Questions Worth Preparing Before the Consultation
The cost depends on the treatment area and the plan, so it is common to receive guidance after a consultation. Besides the mouth corners and nostril wings, Repic Clinic in Gangnam also offers square jaw Botox, wrinkle Botox (1 area and 3 areas) and skin Botox, so you can discuss your areas of concern together in a single consultation. Taking notes on the following items will make the consultation go smoothly.
- The situations in which your expression bothers you most (when smiling, when at rest, how you look in photos, etc.)
- Whether you want Botox alone or are also considering lip filler
- Appointments or events that could affect your schedule after the procedure
- Medications you are taking and any history of allergies
- The interval between procedures and how to respond if there is an adverse reaction
Frequently Asked Questions
For what concerns can I consult about mouth-corner and nostril-wing Botox for impression correction?
You can consult if your expression or impression looks different because of a difference in the movement of the muscles around the mouth corners and nostril wings. Repic Clinic in Gangnam describes this procedure as special-area Botox for easing muscle imbalance and achieving a natural impression. Whether it applies and the dose are decided at the examination after looking at your face.
Can I get lip filler and mouth-corner Botox together?
Repic Clinic in Gangnam has an option that combines improving lip volume and contour with mouth-corner Botox. Whether to do them on the same day or leave an interval depends on each person's facial structure and the lip shape they want. Whether a combination is possible is judged by the medical team at the consultation.
What reactions should I watch for after the procedure?
Bruising, swelling, pain and temporary changes in expression at the injection site may be reported. The degree and duration of the reaction differ from person to person, so follow the instructions you were given after the procedure, and if discomfort lasts, contact the medical institution where you had the procedure.
Source: Service information of Repic Clinic in Gangnam (special-area Botox for mouth corners and nostril wings; lip filler + mouth-corner Botox). Location: B1 and 2nd floors, 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. For details on the procedure options, please check the official information page and a consultation.
Official Information
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.
