Before and After Philtrum Reduction Surgery: The Most Frequently Searched Questions Before Surgery

Before and After Philtrum Reduction Surgery,

The Most Frequently Searched Questions Before Surgery

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Before and After Philtrum Reduction Surgery

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Before undergoing philtrum reduction surgery,

there are certain terms that people type into the search bar most often:

“before-and-after photos,” “scarring,” and “how long will the swelling last?”

Even after booking a consultation, many people stay up at night

looking up this and that.

The truth is, they are often more concerned about the process

of returning to everyday life after surgery

than about the surgery itself.

Today, focusing on the questions

that come up most often in the consultation room,

we will organize the practical information

you should know before surgery.

We hope this helps clarify, even a little,

the things that may have caused you vague anxiety before surgery.

Please take just three minutes.

Can scars really be made unnoticeable?

Before and After Philtrum Reduction Surgery

What if visible marks remain after surgery?

The area beneath the nose is so noticeable.

This is the first concern raised

by people considering philtrum reduction surgery.

Because this is a procedure that involves making an incision in the skin,

it is impossible for there to be no trace at all.

However, the key factor that determines the result

is where and how that trace is left.

The textbook approach to philtrum reduction surgery

makes one long, continuous incision from the sides of the nose

to beneath the columella.

Although the effect is straightforward,

this method is not well suited to East Asian skin.

Compared with Westerners, East Asians tend to develop scars

that become red or thick more easily.

If such marks remain beneath the nose,

where they are immediately visible from the front,

they can be difficult to conceal in everyday life.

Taking these characteristics of East Asian skin into account,

Globie primarily uses a method that divides the incisions

between the inside of the nostrils and the crease lines of the alar rims

to minimize incision lines that are noticeable from the front.

The inside of the nostrils is not visible from the outside,

and the alar crease lines are locations commonly used

even in conventional alar reduction surgery.

After recovery, they settle in like natural creases.

This is a choice made to eliminate, as much as possible,

incision lines that are noticeable from the front.

There is something we would like to explain in advance.

For up to six months after surgery, it is normal for scars

to appear red and feel firm.

Medically, this is called an “immature scar.”

It takes more than six months for the color to become closer

to the surrounding skin tone and for the tissue to flatten.

Many people become anxious when they see their scars immediately after surgery,

but please remember that this is still a stage

when healing is in progress.

When will the swelling go down,

and when can I return to everyday activities?

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Can I have the surgery while continuing to go to work?

It would be difficult if the swelling lasted too long.

This is the question that usually follows

once concerns about scarring have subsided.

When coordinating your work or social schedule after surgery,

the following timeline is generally the most useful reference.

In general, swelling is at its most severe

through the third day after surgery.

After this period, it gradually begins to subside,

and in many cases it has gone down enough after about a week

that going out is not particularly uncomfortable.

The stitches are removed on the seventh day after surgery.

Until the stitches are removed, you must not rub the surgical area

when washing your face.

Instead, gently pat it dry to remove only the moisture.

Makeup can be applied starting the day after

the stitches are removed.

Food intake and movement in everyday life

also have a greater impact than you might expect.

The area around the nose moves constantly

when speaking or eating,

so continuous tension is placed on the surgical site.

It is better to avoid spicy or chewy foods

early in the recovery period,

and you should also refrain from blowing your nose

or sniffing until two weeks after the stitches are removed.

For two months after surgery,

we also recommend applying sunscreen carefully

when going outside.

The surgical area can react sensitively to ultraviolet rays,

which may lead to discoloration.

Those with significantly reduced skin-healing capacity

or a pronounced tendency to develop scars

must have a thorough consultation before surgery.

The gap between the results you expect

and the actual recovery process may be considerable,

so we explain this honestly to such patients

during the consultation.

With philtrum reduction surgery,

understanding the recovery process is just as important

as the surgery itself.

The more prepared you are in advance,

the less anxious you may feel,

and recovery may also become easier.

Providing realistic information as it is,

including the possibility of side effects,

is the principle Globie has upheld in its consultations.

We recommend first confirming whether philtrum reduction surgery

is suitable for your case

and whether there are any specific precautions

you should take during recovery.

※ Depending on an individual's anatomical characteristics,

constitution, and postoperative care,

philtrum reduction surgery may result in side effects

such as bleeding, infection, or inflammation after surgery.

We recommend deciding whether to undergo surgery

after having a thorough consultation with a specialist.

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Before and After Philtrum Reduction Surgery