Lip Commissuroplasty

 

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Lip commissuroplasty is a surgical procedure designed to refine the corners of the mouth (oral commissures), altering their direction and shape to improve both aesthetics and function. It encompasses several techniques: lip corner lifting for downward-turned corners, commissurotomy to widen a small mouth, commissuroplasty reduction for overly broad mouths, and asymmetry correction for uneven corners.

Anatomically, the oral commissure is a complex zone where several muscles converge—zygomaticus major, depressor anguli oris, levator anguli oris, and the buccinator—each contributing to the dynamic balance of the lips. The orientation of these corners significantly affects one's facial expression: upward-tilted corners evoke friendliness and positivity, whereas downward corners can appear melancholic or stern. A short commissure may suggest a constrained or tight-lipped appearance; an extended one, openness and ease.

Surgically, the procedure involves precise incisions and repositioning of skin and muscle to secure the desired direction. Non-surgical options include botulinum toxin injections to relax depressor muscles and thread lifting to elevate the corners.

Extension techniques can laterally open the mouth, while reduction procedures can refine an overly wide result. Commissure asymmetry is often linked to habitual facial expressions and can also reflect skeletal imbalances, at times necessitating orthognathic or facial contouring surgeries.

Yet not all cases require surgery. Mild asymmetries or sagging can often be improved with neuromodulators, fillers, or even by retraining facial expression patterns—reminding us that a natural smile, consistently practiced, remains a subtle but powerful form of aesthetic rehabilitation.

[ Lip commissuroplasty is the art of sculpting the final accent of your smile.]
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