Do your mouth corners give your face a tired or somewhat sad expression, even when you feel good? Mouth corners that droop are often one of the first signs of aging around the mouth. With fillers, Dr T. can subtly support and lift those corners, for a softer, fresh-looking expression that still entirely suits you. On this page, you’ll learn exactly what mouth corner fillers do, who they are suitable for and when they are not, how a treatment at Dr T. in Ghent works, and what to expect in terms of results, safety and costs.
As we age, we lose volume and firmness around the mouth. The mouth corners then droop slightly downwards, which can give your face a dissatisfied or sad look at rest, while you don’t feel that way at all. Small creases, known as marionette lines, often also appear just below the mouth corner.
A filler made of hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally present in your skin, provides renewed support in that area. When some volume is precisely restored below and beside the mouth corner, the corner subtly tilts upward and the downward line becomes softer. The goal is not to change your face, but to make your expression match how you feel again.
The result is intentionally subtle: a mouth corner that looks calmer and a face that appears friendlier and fresher, usually without anyone being able to pinpoint exactly what was done.
This treatment is a good fit for you if your mouth corners droop slightly, you experience a sad or tired appearance at rest, or if early marionette lines are forming. Those seeking to soften a minor asymmetry between both mouth corners can also benefit from a targeted filler.
However, sometimes a filler is not the best or only solution. With severely drooping mouth corners, an active muscle that pulls the corner down may be involved; a combination with a muscle-relaxing treatment can then be useful. With pronounced skin laxity or significant volume loss in the lower face, a filler in the mouth corner alone often provides insufficient effect. Dr T. is honest about that and will discuss which approach is realistic instead.
Fillers are never given during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and are not recommended with an active infection or skin condition at the treatment site, or with certain medical conditions or allergies. During the consultation, Dr T. reviews your health and expectations to determine if this is safe and suitable for you.
Everything starts with a calm consultation. Dr T. looks at your face in motion and at rest, listens to what bothers you and discusses what is and isn’t achievable. Together you determine whether mouth corner fillers are the right choice, or if another or additional treatment is more suitable.
During the treatment itself, the area is cleansed. The fillers used usually contain a local anesthetic, and additional numbing can be used where needed to keep things comfortable. With a fine needle or a blunt cannula, Dr T. places small amounts of filler precisely below and beside the mouth corner, and carefully massages it into place.
The treatment itself typically takes only a short time. You’ll often see an initial effect immediately and can go home afterwards. You’ll receive clear aftercare instructions, so you know what to do and what to avoid in the first few days.
A first improvement is often visible right after treatment. The true, definitive result is best assessed once any mild swelling has subsided and the filler has fully settled. Sometimes a brief check-up follows to see if a small touch-up is desirable.
How long the effect lasts varies from person to person and depends on the type of filler, your skin and lifestyle. Hyaluronic acid fillers are gradually and naturally broken down by your body, so the result fades slowly rather than disappearing suddenly. A maintenance treatment can keep the result fresh afterwards.
Expect refinement, not a complete transformation. The strength of this treatment lies precisely in its subtlety: your mouth corners look calmer and your expression friendlier, while your face remains recognizably yours.
Mouth corner fillers are generally well tolerated when placed by an experienced doctor, but as with any medical treatment, possible side effects exist. Common and temporary are mild redness, swelling, tenderness or a small bruise at the injection site. These usually resolve within a few days.
Rarer are lumps, prolonged swelling or an infection. Very rare, but important to know, is a vascular complication where filler blocks a blood vessel. The area around the mouth is sensitive, and that is why Dr T. works with anatomical knowledge and the correct technique to minimize this risk as much as possible. A major advantage of hyaluronic acid fillers is that they can be dissolved if necessary with an antidote.
You’ll receive a clear explanation of the signs to watch for and how to contact Dr T. if something doesn’t feel right. Honest information beforehand is part of a safe treatment for us.
The price of mouth corner fillers cannot be captured in a single fixed amount. It depends, among other things, on the amount of filler needed, the type of product and whether the treatment stands alone or is part of a broader approach to the lower face. That’s why we deliberately do not list a fixed price here.
During your consultation, Dr T. assesses what is needed in your situation and you’ll receive an honest, transparent estimate of the costs, before anything happens. That way you know where you stand in advance and can decide at ease.
Are you unsure whether mouth corner fillers are the right choice for you, or what they could mean for your expression? Then schedule a consultation with Dr T. in Ghent. We’ll look together, give honest advice, and only choose a treatment if it truly adds something for you.
Hyaluronic acid fillers are a good way to directly correct volume loss. But what if your skin has also lost firmness and elasticity? Then biostimulation can offer a deeper effect: instead of a gel that fills space, you work with a substance that stimulates your own fibroblasts to produce collagen. Sculptra is not used in the corners of the mouth themselves, but it can be placed in neighbouring zones such as the marionette lines and the jawline.
The result is not visible immediately but builds up over the weeks to months after treatment. Your skin usually becomes more compact and more resilient, and the mouth corners appear naturally lifted. Because your own tissue is strengthened, the result generally does not look overfilled. Dr T. consciously opts for this regenerative approach when skin quality is the cause of aging, not just volume loss.
A drooping mouth corner is rarely a single problem. Usually three factors interact: the pull of the depressor anguli oris muscle, the loss of subcutaneous fat volume, and skin laxity due to reduced collagen. Each factor requires a different strategy.
Muscle relaxation with a tiny amount of Botox can reduce the downward pull. Fillers replace the lost volume in the mouth corner triangle. And biostimulators firm up the skin envelope. At Dr T., every correction starts with an analysis of these three layers. The aim: to avoid the typical ‘filled’ look and keep a mobile, natural smile.
Different causes, one refined approach
Not every type of mouth corner aging is the same. Discover which approach suits your specific situation.
A minimal amount of filler, precisely placed, can restore the original curve without disrupting your expressions. How much product is needed is discussed during the consultation.
Here we combine fillers with biostimulators. The filler replaces the lost volume, the biostimulator slowly rebuilds skin quality.
With hyaluronidase, we can dissolve unwanted hyaluronic acid filler and then build a new, refined correction that matches your facial anatomy.
Then Radiesse, or Sculptra in the marionette lines and jawline (never in the corners of the mouth themselves), can be a good choice. Both stimulate your own collagen, so the mouth corners appear to lift spontaneously over time.
A drooping mouth corner is often the result of two opposing forces: volume and support loss next to an overactive depressor muscle. By addressing both, you aim for a natural and long-lasting result. Fillers literally lift the mouth corner, while a micro-dose of Botox calms the muscle tone that pulls the corner down. This treats both causes, with the aim of a result that does not feel ‘overfilled’.
Volume and relaxation do not have to be separate choices. Where it makes sense, Dr T. combines both in one session, with minimal product amounts and knowledge of facial anatomy. The aim is a fresher, upturned expression that doesn’t give the treatment away. Because your own expression is preserved, this technique is well suited for those who aim for a ‘no-filler look’.
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