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Do your lips get bigger or smaller with age?

According to one study, the upper lip can lengthen significantly, and the iconic M-shape of the Cupid's bow can flatten with age. The simple answer to the question, "Do your lips get bigger or smaller with age?" is that they generally get smaller, thinner, and less defined over time. This happens due to a natural slowdown in your body's production of key structural proteins and environmental factors.

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Why Do Lips Get Less Full With Age?

After age 20, the body produces approximately one percent less collagen each year, a crucial protein that maintains skin's structure and plumpness. This natural decline is the primary reason why many people will notice that their lips get less full with age.

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