DAO Treatment in London
Doctor led DAO treatment for a downturned smile in King’s Cross, London.
Targeted relaxer injections soften selected downward pull at the corners of the mouth. Your doctor assesses expression and muscle balance to plan a subtle, more relaxed lower facial appearance.
From £149. Start with a free consultation at London Finsbury Clinic.
DAO & Downturned Smile Treatment
Doctor led treatment for downward pull at the mouth corners. Targeted DAO relaxer injections aim to soften a downturned smile and create a more relaxed lower face. From £149, with a free consultation…
DAO & Downturned Smile Treatment
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Want a more relaxed mouth corner appearance? Meet Dr. Eroglu to discuss your smile and a personalised DAO plan.
DAO & Downturned Smile Treatment
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Book a free doctor led consultation to discuss downturned mouth corners and your treatment goals.
What is DAO treatment?
DAO treatment is an injectable approach to a downturned mouth corner appearance, sometimes called a sad smile. DAO stands for depressor anguli oris, the paired muscles that pull the mouth corners down. When this pull is prominent, the lower face can look tense even at rest. Dr. Eroglu assesses your expression and the balance between the muscles that raise and lower the corners before recommending a personalised plan.
How does DAO treatment work?
Small relaxer injections temporarily reduce activity in selected parts of the DAO muscles. Softening this downward force allows the natural balance around the mouth corners to change. Precise placement matters because several muscles work together around the lower lip and smile. The doctor identifies the relevant muscle movement and chooses the points and dose for your anatomy rather than using a standard pattern.
What are the benefits of DAO treatment?
The aim is a softer, more relaxed mouth corner position and a subtle improvement in a downturned expression. Treatment focuses on muscle balance without adding filler volume. It can be useful when active downward pull contributes to the appearance you want to change. Your consultation considers the mouth corners in relation to the lips, chin and overall face so the plan respects your natural features.
What results can I expect?
The change develops gradually as the treated muscles relax, with the emerging result usually assessed around two weeks. Expect a subtle adjustment in downward pull rather than a dramatic change to your smile. The effect is temporary and commonly lasts several months. Your individual muscle strength and response influence the degree and duration of improvement. Dr. Eroglu explains the result expected for your particular mouth corner movement.
How much does DAO treatment cost?
DAO treatment starts from £149 at London Finsbury Clinic. Your free consultation includes discussion of your goals, assessment of your smile and an explanation of the proposed plan and price before you proceed. The doctor selects an individual dose. Use Book Free Consultation to open the appointment calendar directly on this page.
Why choose London Finsbury Clinic for DAO treatment?
Choose a doctor who also trains other aesthetic practitioners. Dr. Eroglu has four years of experience as an advanced CPD trainer and is an international trainer for multiple Korean aesthetic brands.
With over eight years in aesthetic medicine, he combines clinical and teaching experience with detailed assessment and carefully planned injections. London Finsbury Clinic specialises in doctor led Korean aesthetics in King’s Cross, Central London, with personalised treatment goals and clear explanations.
Your treatment is planned around the detailed anatomy of the lower face and the relationship between the mouth corners, chin and lips. We focus on considered facial balancing at our King’s Cross clinic. Meet Dr. Eroglu below and read our live patient reviews.
Dr. Eroglu
London Finsbury Clinic
Dr. Eroglu is the founder of London Finsbury Clinic, a doctor-led aesthetic clinic in Central London specialising in Korean aesthetics and Asian skin treatments.
With over 8 years of experience in aesthetic medicine, he focuses on natural, skin-first results using advanced treatments such as Juvelook, Rejuran, polynucleotides, and energy-based devices. Dr. Eroglu has four years of experience as a CPD trainer, teaching other practitioners advanced aesthetic treatment techniques. He is also an international trainer for multiple Korean aesthetic brands. When you choose our clinic, you are choosing a doctor who combines hands-on treatment experience with the knowledge and precision required to train other professionals. This expertise supports careful assessment, personalised treatment planning and a focus on patient safety, helping you feel confident in experienced hands. Read More →
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DAO Treatment FAQs
What does DAO stand for?
DAO means depressor anguli oris, the paired muscles that pull the corners of the mouth downward.
What is a downturned smile?
It describes mouth corners that point downward at rest or during expression. Your doctor assesses the contribution of DAO movement.
Which muscles are treated?
Selected areas of the depressor anguli oris muscles are treated according to your anatomy.
Can it soften downward corner pull?
The aim is to reduce selected downward muscle pull and create a more relaxed corner appearance.
Does it add lip volume?
This is a relaxer treatment for muscle balance. It does not add lip volume.
Is it the same as lip filler?
Lip filler adds volume or definition. DAO treatment adjusts selected muscle activity at the mouth corners.
How does it differ from chin treatment?
DAO treatment focuses on downturned corners. Mentalis treatment focuses on chin puckering and dimpling.
Is it the same as gummy smile treatment?
Gummy smile treatment concerns upper lip elevation and gum display. DAO treatment concerns downward pull at the mouth corners.
Are injection points personalised?
Yes. Dr. Eroglu assesses your lower facial movement before selecting the points.
How is the dose chosen?
The doctor selects the dose according to your muscle activity, anatomy and treatment goals.
When does the effect develop?
The change develops gradually over the days following treatment.
When can I assess my result?
Allow around two weeks to assess the developing change in mouth corner pull.
How long does the result last?
The effect commonly lasts several months and varies with your response and muscle activity.
What happens at the consultation?
You meet Dr. Eroglu, discuss your goals and have your mouth corner movement assessed.
Who performs the treatment?
A doctor carries out your consultation and injections at London Finsbury Clinic.
What is Dr. Eroglu’s training experience?
Dr. Eroglu has over eight years in aesthetic medicine, four years as an advanced CPD trainer and international trainer experience with multiple Korean aesthetic brands.
How much does DAO treatment cost?
DAO treatment starts from £149. Your plan and price are explained before proceeding.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. You can book a free doctor led consultation to discuss your downturned smile.
Where is the clinic in London?
The clinic is at 104 Judd Street, King’s Cross, London WC1H 8BU.
How do I book DAO treatment?
Select Book Free Consultation to open the calendar directly on this page.