Skin Conditions
Downturned Mouth in Northampton
A resting expression that reads as sad, tired or cross brings people from Kettering, Irthlingborough and Northampton to consultation — often once they're tired of being asked if something's wrong.
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Trusted in Northampton since 2003 — over 20 years of doctor-led aesthetic medicine.
When Your Resting Expression Doesn't Reflect How You Feel
A downturned mouth is one of those concerns that patients often describe in the same way: people ask if they are tired, sad, or cross when they are not. The corners of the mouth pull downward at rest, creating an expression that can read as negative or disapproving regardless of mood. It is a concern that tends to worsen gradually with age — and one that responds very well to treatment.
A downturned mouth is usually the result of a combination of factors. The depressor anguli oris muscles — which run from the corners of the mouth downward — can become overactive with age, actively pulling the corners down. At the same time, volume loss in the lower face reduces the structural support that keeps the corners lifted. Skin laxity can also contribute as the soft tissue around the mouth loses firmness over time.
Treatments to Consider
The approach depends on what is driving the concern — muscle activity, volume loss, or a combination of both. Small doses of Anti-Wrinkle Injections placed into the depressor anguli oris muscles relax the downward pull and allow the corners of the mouth to sit more naturally, performed by Dr John Tanqueray and Hannah Moor. Dermal Fillers restore volume and support to the corners of the mouth and the surrounding area. In many cases a combination of both produces the most natural and complete result. Skin Boosters and Professional Skincare support skin quality around the mouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you know whether it's muscle or volume loss causing it?
A careful assessment at consultation identifies which is driving the concern (often both), and the treatment plan is built around that.
Will treatment look obvious?
No — the aim is a natural, more neutral resting expression, not a dramatic change, and doses are kept precise and conservative.
How long do results last?
Anti-wrinkle treatment typically lasts three to four months; dermal filler results generally last nine to twelve months.
Can this be combined with other lower-face treatments?
Yes — it's often addressed alongside jawline or smile-line concerns as part of a broader lower-face plan.
What People Tell Us
“Always natural, leaving me looking refreshed without looking overdone.”
— Z K.
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— Brandon H.
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