Why Lower Face Botox Matters
When it comes to facial aesthetics, the upper face often gets the spotlight, but the lower face plays just as important a role in creating a balanced, youthful appearance. At Revisions Aesthetics + Wellness, we take a holistic approach to facial rejuvenation, ensuring every feature works in harmony...including the often-overlooked lower third of the face.
Targeted Botox (or Dysport/ Xeomin/ Daxxify/ Jeaveau) treatments in the lower face can smooth lines, soften expressions, and lift areas that tend to droop with age. Let’s explore how treating key muscles, like the depressor anguli oris (DAO), platysmal bands, and mentalis, can refine your overall look.
Getting to Know Your Lower Face Muscles
The lower face contains several muscles that influence expression, structure, and skin texture. Over time, repetitive movements and gravity can lead to sagging, dimpling, and a tired appearance. Here’s how Botox can help key areas:
1. Dao Muscles: Lifting the Corners of the Mouth
The depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscles pull the corners of the mouth downward. With age, this can create marionette lines or a “perma-frown” effect. By carefully relaxing these muscles with Botox, we can soften the downward pull and lift the corners of the mouth for a more refreshed, approachable look.
Benefits:
Minimizes marionette lines
Lifts and softens a downturned smile
Creates a more youthful, balanced expression
2. Platysmal Bands: Smoother Neck & Defined Jawline
The platysma is a thin sheet-like muscle that, with age and tension, forms vertical neck bands, often referred to as “tech neck.” Botox can relax these muscles, smoothing the neck and restoring a cleaner, more defined jawline.
Benefits:
Reduces visible neck bands
Improves neck contour
Enhances jawline definition
3. Chin (Mentalis): Smoothing Dimpling & Improving Contour
Overactivity in the mentalis muscle can cause a pebbled or dimpled appearance in the chin, sometimes called “orange peel” skin. Botox helps relax this muscle, resulting in a smoother texture and more refined lower face contour.
Benefits:
Softens chin dimpling
Improves facial balance
Refines the shape and projection of the chin
What to Expect from Your Treatment
Consultation:
Your journey starts with a detailed consultation where we assess your anatomy and discuss your aesthetic goals.
Personalized Plan:
Based on your needs, we create a customized treatment plan and provide clear and transparent pricing, so you know exactly what to expect.
Procedure:
Injections take just 5-15 minutes. Most clients describe the feeling as a mild pinch with minimal discomfort.
Aftercare:
No touching the treated face for 4 hours, no laying down or hot saunas or working out for the rest of the day.
When Do Results Appear?
Initial effects:
3–5 days post-treatment
Full results:
Around 2 weeks
Duration:
Typically lasts 3–4 months, with regular treatments recommended for maintenance
Why We Love Lower Facial Botox
Softens a frowning or tired expression
Creates a smoother, more defined chin and jawline
Balances the lower face with the upper face for a natural, refreshed look
Enhances your smile by lifting downturned corners
Smooths the neck without surgery
Final Thoughts
Your lower face is just as essential to your overall appearance as your eyes or forehead. By targeting specific muscles with Botox, we can help restore symmetry, lift key areas, and create a rejuvenated, harmonious look, all without surgery.
At Revisions Aesthetics + Wellness, we’re passionate about subtle transformations that bring out your natural beauty. Ready to enhance your lower face? Book your consultation today with Nora and discover how a few well-placed injections can make a world of difference.
