Sep 25

Lower Face Tox in Phoenix: A Subtle Refresh for the Chin and Mouth

We often hear about tox for forehead lines and crow’s feet. But small muscles in the lower face can also affect how your expression looks at rest.

At Twenty Two Aesthetics & Wellness in Phoenix, lower face tox is personalized to your facial movement and goals. For the patient pictured here, we treated the chin and the muscles that pull down the corners of the mouth. The goal was a subtle, refreshed look that still feels like her.

Results vary. Use a patient photo only with permission and label when the after photo was taken.

What Can Lower Face Tox Help With?

Lower face tox uses a neuromodulator to temporarily relax carefully selected muscles. Depending on your anatomy, treatment may help soften:

  • Chin dimpling: Repeated contraction of the chin muscle can create an “orange-peel” texture.
  • Downturned mouth corners: The depressor anguli oris, or DAO, muscles help pull the corners of the mouth downward.
  • A tense-looking expression: Relaxing a specific muscle may help the lower face look softer at rest.

You might see this treatment called low face tox, chin tox, or DAO tox. Each refers to a different concern, so the right approach starts with an assessment of how your face moves.

What Did We Treat for This Patient?

For this patient, we treated the chin and DAO muscles. By addressing the muscle activity behind her concerns, we aimed for a gentle change in her lower-face expression while preserving her natural features.

The result shown is hers; it isn’t a promise of the same outcome for everyone. Your anatomy, muscle strength, treatment plan, and response to tox all affect your result.

Why Does Placement Matter?

The muscles around the mouth sit close together and help with everyday expressions. Precise placement and dosing are especially important in this area. Treatment can cause temporary bruising or tenderness, and an unintended effect on nearby muscles may change the way your smile looks.

Chin and DAO injections are off-label cosmetic uses of botulinum toxin products. During a consultation, we’ll explain the treatment, discuss its risks, and determine whether it fits your goals.

Interested in Lower Face Tox in Phoenix?

If chin dimpling or downturned mouth corners have been bothering you, let’s talk about what’s causing them. At Twenty Two Aesthetics & Wellness, we’ll assess your facial movement and recommend a treatment plan designed around you.

Call or text 602-848-2040 to schedule a consultation at our North Phoenix med spa, or book through our website.

Individual results vary. A consultation is required to determine whether treatment is appropriate.