One of the more unusual and interesting procedures we perform is the commisure lift which raises the corners of the mouth. A mouth with drooping or downward turned corners can make the patient appear sad, tired, and older than they are. A commissure lift can correct this by removing a carefully measured triangle of skin and muscle from above each corner of the upper lip. The incision is made along the vermillion border (where the red lip meets the skin) so there is no visible scar. The muscle from each corner of the upper lip is tightened and the incisions are closed with fine sutures.

The commisure lift requires very little downtime and sutures are removed in about one week. Those who undergo the procedure are extremely pleased with the dramatic improvement and immediate results. If the corners of your mouth turn downward, you may be a candidate for a commisure lift. We invite you to schedule a consultation to help you explore this or other options for improving your overall facial appearance.

BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS