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Looking Younger with a Reduction That Matches the Proportions: Philtrum Reduction Surgery Cost

ATOP Plastic Surgery · 에이탑성형외과 · May 16, 2025

Looking Younger with a Reduction That Matches the Proportions: Philtrum Reduction Surgery Cost The philtrum and lips, located in the lower part of the face, can look more attractiv...

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Clinic: ATOP Plastic Surgery

Original post date: May 16, 2025

Translated at: May 1, 2026 at 10:54 AM

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The philtrum and lips, located in the lower part of the face, can look more attractive depending on their proportions and shape. Because an ideal mouth appearance requires the right length, angle, volume, and line to match the balance of the face, there are many aftercare reviews at A Top Plastic Surgery, and many people also seek consultations about the cost of philtrum reduction surgery. The surgery must be designed and performed so that it does not look awkward from any angle, while also making the overall facial length and proportions look beautiful and ideal.

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Types That Need Philtrum Reduction

If the philtrum is long, the balance of the face can appear off. Even if the face itself is not long, this area can make the midface look longer overall, which can also create a more aged impression. Because attention is not evenly distributed, the nose and lips may not look as attractive, which becomes a concern.

For those who worry about this, it is worth looking into the cost of philtrum reduction surgery and considering whether the philtrum should be properly adjusted to fit the person’s facial proportions and length. Although the philtrum does not take up a large portion of the face, it has a significant effect on the overall impression and proportions. So if you are concerned about a face that looks long, the nose, or an aged impression, surgery may help improve it.

Some people are naturally born with a long philtrum, but for those who have had jaw surgery or orthodontic treatment for protruding mouth, the philtrum can gradually become longer over time. Once it becomes stretched, it is not an area that can easily shrink again on its own, so it is important to look into the cost of philtrum reduction surgery and plan the procedure to improve it.

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Philtrum Reduction Surgery Method and Process

To reduce this area, the skin must be incised, pulled, and fixed in place. This cannot be improved with a simple procedure because the stretched skin itself needs to be reduced. The philtrum is located between the base of the nose and the upper lip, and because it must be reduced without visible scarring, a fine and careful incision must be made along the uneven line that continues through the alar area, nostrils, and columella.

After making this incision, the sagging skin tissue is pulled upward. If the upper lip is thin, lifting in that area can also be performed at the same time. If it is reduced to a suitable length that matches the proportions of the face, the mouth and lower face can become even more attractive. As important as the cost of philtrum reduction surgery is ensuring that scars are minimal and the result improves the proportions and length beautifully and ideally. Before surgery, I hope you will have 충분히 상담을 하고 design the procedure carefully so that improvement is possible.

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Things to Check Before Surgery, Considering Length and Shape

Philtrum reduction can create a beautiful and ideal shape and length, but on the other hand, side effects may occur or the results may be unsatisfactory. If it is reduced too much, the upper lip may appear thick and lifted, or the lip shape itself may change into a peak-like shape, making the corners of the mouth droop and giving a sad appearance. Excessive reduction may also expose the teeth, so that even when the mouth is closed, the teeth may still be faintly visible. You should also be careful because reducing it without considering proportions can leave the philtrum and chin lengths out of balance.

Therefore, when planning the surgery, you should decide in advance how much to reduce it and how much philtrum length should remain. At least 10 to 15 mm of length should be preserved so that the result can look more natural and match the overall facial proportions. Also, not only the length but also the facial characteristics must be carefully considered when deciding on surgery, so please check the cost of philtrum reduction surgery, the method, and the process in detail.

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Ideal Proportion and Shape

The proportions from under the nose to the cupid’s bow, and from the lips to the chin tip, should ideally be about 1:3 for the most balanced appearance. If it is reduced too much, the upper lip may lift and take on a peak shape, so from the side view it should be set with a smooth C-shaped line to prevent lifting. The most attractive ratio is for the distance from under the nose to below the lips, and from the lower lip edge to the chin tip, to be 1:2.

If these proportions and lengths are off, the face can look older and longer. By reducing the length in line with harmony and proportion, the face can be transformed into a natural, youthful-looking image.

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C-curve Lip Lifting for a Beautiful Side Profile

When reducing the philtrum, the lips should also be lifted at the same time to create a fuller curve and make the cupid’s bow and lip line more attractive. In this way, improvement can be achieved not only from the front but also from the side, so when checking the cost of philtrum reduction surgery, be sure to also review this type of design.

As time passes after surgery, the nostrils may widen or sag, so firm fixation is necessary to prevent this. Rather than fixing only the skin, if a double-layer suture is used to secure the fixation point to the facial bone and hold the fascia, dermis, and epidermis together at once, it can help prevent symptoms such as alar sagging, tip elevation, and separation of the incision line.

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Because an already elongated philtrum is difficult to shorten again on its own, it must be improved through surgery. It is important to design the most attractive proportion and length, and firm fixation is also essential to prevent re-sagging. Please refer to the many cases in the A Top Plastic Surgery reviews, analyze your current condition and concerns, and then improve it with a 1:1 customized design that suits you. I hope you can achieve a youthful impression instead of an aged one, and a golden-ratio face with beauty from both the front and the side.

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