Elevating sagging mouth corners in Zurich

Modern minimally invasive methods such as hyaluronic acid fillers make you look fresher, more positive and younger straight away. The treatments are carried out on an outpatient basis and involve no downtime.

When treating with fillers, our specialists inject a special hyaluronic acid product precisely into the area of the corners of the mouth. The gel-like substance spreads easily in the skin and is generally well tolerated. The wrinkles at the corners of the mouth are filled in, which automatically lifts them. Depending on the product, the effect lasts between five and ten months – in some cases, and with repeated use, considerably longer.

Another option is a thread lift. Special threads are inserted under the skin using a thin cannula. They tighten the skin by exerting gentle tension. The effect can last up to a year or longer. A thread lift can easily be combined with other methods.

The process of a treatment at the Swiss Derma Clinic always begins with a consultation. Our specialists, Dr. Georgouli and Dr. Hatzipouflis, will discuss with you which method is best suited for you and what effects you can really expect.

Shortly before the actual treatment, we apply a numbing cream, if desired, to avoid pain from the injections. Fillers like hyaluronic acid often already contain a mild anesthetic, and we also use particularly gentle cannulas. If your skin is more reddened, it can be quickly soothed with calming masks or pads.

All these methods are very effective and gentle. Which method suits you depends on your preferences.

After the treatment, you should avoid sports, sunbathing, and sauna visits for a few days to prevent swelling.

Most patients find the procedure uncomfortable but not painful. On request, we use local anesthetic creams, so you hardly feel the injection. At the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich, our doctors use Japanese cannulas, which have the smallest diameter and cause practically no injuries or pain.

As with any medical procedure, there are certain risks such as allergic reactions (very rare), redness, swelling, or light bruising of the skin around the injection sites. These effects are generally well concealable, for example, with concealer, tinted day creams, or makeup.

You'll benefit from 'lifting the mouth corners' if your mouth corners hang slightly or more pronouncedly, and you desire an overall more youthful and cheerful appearance.

Sagging mouth corners can have various causes:

• Aging: As we age, our skin loses elasticity and firmness. Wrinkles form, and the area around the mouth sags.
• Facial expressions: If certain muscles in the face are overused, such as through unconscious and frequent pulling down of the mouth corners, they can become more pronounced.
• Genetic predisposition: In some people, the mouth corners naturally droop slightly. Even here, a small treatment can make a convincing change.

Sometimes sagging mouth corners extend into so-called marionette lines, running from the corners of the mouth down to the chin. Treatment with hyaluronic acid is particularly suitable for this, allowing us to treat even deep wrinkles safely and with convincing results. Feel free to consult us in our clinic in Zurich for this.