Scarless Philtrum Reduction Depends on the Surgical Method

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Scarless Philtrum Reduction

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When considering philtrum reduction,

the first word many people search for is

"scar."

You may understand that surgery can shorten the philtrum,

but many people worry that a noticeable scar will remain

under the nose,

making the face stand out even more.

In fact, this concern is not unfounded.

Depending on the surgical method, scars can really remain,

and especially for East Asian skin, scars tend to remain

much more visibly than on Western skin.

So in this article, we will explain exactly why, for East Asians,

the incision location itself needs to be different,

and how a surgical design that minimizes scarring

while still delivering satisfying results is created.

If you read just 3 minutes before deciding on surgery,

you will be able to reduce unnecessary trial and error.

East Asian skin and scars,

the incision location determines the outcome

Scarless Philtrum Reduction

Doctor, if I get philtrum reduction,

will there really be no scar under the nose?

This is a question we hear often in consultations.

And in fact, there is no single correct answer.

That is because the scar can remain clearly visible,

or almost invisible,

depending on where the incision is made.

Philtrum reduction is a procedure that removes a portion of skin

to shorten the length,

and in the past, the main method was to make a direct incision

just under the nose or above the lip line.

The effect itself was clear,

but it came with a critical drawback for East Asian skin.

Textbooks and papers written based on Western patients

use different standards for scarring than those for East Asians.

On Caucasian skin, scars often fade naturally over time

after the incision,

but in East Asians, scar tissue tends to become thicker

and settle in more visibly during the skin regeneration process.

For that reason, after fully recognizing this point,

for East Asian patients we design the incision so that scars are hidden

as much as possible in less visible areas.

The incision is made inside the nostril,

and extended toward the alar area only when necessary.

And that is not the end of it.

Because simply cutting away the skin has limitations,

a method of tying up the inner tissue with sutures and lifting it is used together.

This structure uses both the pulling force from the outside

and the support force from the inside,

so the incision range can be reduced while still effectively shortening the philtrum.

However, because each person has different skin quality and nasal structure,

this method cannot be applied identically to everyone.

If an overly forceful method that does not suit you is applied,

satisfaction may be lower, so

before surgery, it is a priority to accurately check whether your case is suitable.

Recovery after surgery, small habits change the result

Scarless Philtrum Reduction

Management during recovery is also important.

Can I go to work the next day after surgery?

Behind this question,

there are actually many more concerns hidden.

Whether you can touch your nose, how you should eat,

and when you can wash your face.

Once you actually decide to have surgery, these practical matters

tend to feel much more important, so

we will go over the things that really matter during recovery.

Swelling is usually at its worst on the third day after surgery,

and then gradually begins to go down.

One thing many people overlook during this period is posture.

Because swelling tends to move downward with gravity,

it helps to stay sitting or standing as much as possible in the early recovery period,

and to sleep with your pillow raised higher than usual.

Many people lie down and rest while looking at their phones,

but that can slow the reduction of swelling,

so caution is needed.

Light face washing with water is possible starting the day after surgery,

but you should avoid wiping or irritating the incision inside the nose

with cotton swabs.

Avoid rubbing around the nose until the day the stitches are removed

(on day 7 after surgery),

and even after the stitches are removed, it is best to refrain from blowing your nose

or sniffing forcefully for 2 weeks.

Scarless Philtrum Reduction

Makeup is possible starting the day after stitch removal,

and even before that, partial application is fine as long as you avoid the surgical area.

Good results are

not created only on the operating table;

they are completed together over the 2 to 4 weeks of recovery.

This is why we always say that even if the surgery is done well,

the result can change if aftercare is neglected.

Although philtrum reduction may look like a small procedure,

the result can vary greatly depending on the surgical method

and the incision design.

Globi’s principle is to transparently disclose the information patients must know

and the possibility of side effects.

Before deciding whether to proceed with surgery,

we recommend first checking whether this method is suitable for your case.

If you want to review a plan based on an accurate diagnosis,

without trial and error caused by incorrect information,

please feel free to contact us anytime.

※ Depending on the individual, plastic surgery may cause side effects such as bleeding,

infection, inflammation, asymmetry, and wound dehiscence,

so you should make a careful decision after sufficient consultation with a specialist.

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Scarless Philtrum Reduction