As we age, says Dr. Laurel Matthews, the owner of Dr. Laurel’s PRP Bar who is also a master injector, the corners of our lips disappear, making us look like our face is caving in and our jowls are sagging. Adding filler to the corners of the mouth can instantly improve the entire lower portion of the face.

“Filler in the lips isn’t always about plumping,” she notes. “Sometimes it’s about lifting and adding volume where volume has been lost.”

Another area of change around the mouth is the upper lip line, where fine lines start to appear and the lip begins to thin. Adding filler to the upper lip can correct those lines without necessarily adding volume, she notes. Of course, if you want to plump your pucker, she can do that, too.

“Volbella lasts for up to a year, and the built-in cross-hatch technology creates a fence that provides correction without bulk. Juvederm in the lips provides an augmented look,” she explains.

Schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Laurel Matthews, of Dr. Laurel’s PRP Bar, by calling 216-245-6682. The Cleveland area office is located at  3439 W. Brainard Rd., Suite 107, in Beachwood, Ohio, at the corner of Chagrin Blvd. and W. Brainard. Hours are by appointment with evenings and weekends available.