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DAO Botox helps lift the corners of the mouth by relaxing the underlying muscles, creating a smoother, more refreshed appearance.
Treatment targets the lower face, focusing on the mouth corners and marionette lines.
This FDA-approved, non-surgical treatment:
Every Botox treatment at LaserAway is performed by licensed medical professionals.
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How it works, how to prep, and what to expect—consider this your roadmap to a more lifted, refreshed-looking smile.
Your DAO Botox appointment at LaserAway is designed to be quick, precise, and tailored to your facial structure.
During treatment, Botox is injected into the DAO muscle at targeted points near the corners of the mouth using a fine needle. Most patients describe the sensation as a small pinch, and sessions typically take about 10–15 minutes.
After treatment, temporary redness, swelling, or small bumps may appear but typically fade within about 30 minutes.
You’ll start to notice improvements within 2–3 days, with full results appearing around two weeks. Results typically last two to four months, depending on your metabolism and dosage.
Proper preparation helps DAO Botox deliver the best results.
Before your appointment, your clinician will review your medical history and treatment goals to ensure Botox is right for you. Avoid alcohol and certain medications that may increase bruising, as directed by your provider.
After treatment, following aftercare instructions helps support optimal results and reduces the risk of irritation.
Botox works by temporarily blocking nerve signals to the muscles responsible for movement. When the DAO muscle relaxes, the downward pull at the corners of the mouth is reduced, creating a more lifted appearance.
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DAO Botox typically lasts about 3 to 4 months, though timing can vary based on your metabolism, dose, and treatment plan. This follows LaserAway’s general neuromodulator timeline.
DAO Botox usually starts working in about 2 to 3 days, with peak results around 2 weeks.
DAO Botox can help improve the look of marionette lines when downward pull from the DAO muscle is part of the issue. It works best when the goal is to soften a sad or downturned expression, not replace lost volume.
DAO Botox works by relaxing the muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth downward. When that pull is softened, the mouth can look more relaxed and less downturned.
At LaserAway, the suggested max dose for DAO is 8 units total, or 4 units per side, with one injection point per side. Your clinician will tailor treatment to your anatomy and goals.
DAO Botox is injected into the depressor anguli oris muscle near the corners of the mouth. At LaserAway, clinicians assess where the muscle is contracting and inject in a way that helps soften the downward pull while protecting natural mouth movement.
No. At LaserAway, DAO Botox is treated as an add-on area, not a standalone bookable treatment.
DAO Botox can affect the smile if placement or dosing is not balanced, which is why precision matters. When performed correctly, the goal is to soften a downturned mouth without making your smile look unnatural.
DAO Botox can sometimes make the lower face look a little more lifted by reducing downward pull at the mouth corners, but it is not a direct treatment for true jowls or skin laxity.
It depends on what is causing the concern. If marionette lines look deeper because the corners of the mouth are being pulled downward, DAO Botox can help soften that pull. If the area looks more sunken or volume-depleted, filler is often the better fit because filler is used to correct moderate to severe facial folds, including marionette lines. In some cases, the best plan may involve both, depending on your anatomy and goals.
DAO Botox is typically treated as an add-on area at LaserAway. DAO treatment usually uses 8 units total, but patients must treat at least 20 units total to book a neuromodulator appointment, so pricing depends on the full treatment plan.
DAO Botox is typically considered a cosmetic treatment and is not covered by insurance.