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Shorter Isn’t Better—Harmony Is! If You’re Looking Into Philtrum Reduction Surgery That Improves Facial Proportions, Gangnam Verygood Plastic Surgery

VG Plastic Surgery · 베리굿 성형외과 공식블로그 · October 24, 2025

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Original post date: October 24, 2025

Translated at: April 20, 2026 at 2:04 PM

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Shorter Isn’t Better—Harmony Is!

If You’re Looking Into Philtrum Reduction Surgery That Improves Facial Proportions

Gangnam Verygood Plastic Surgery

VERYGOOD PLASTIC SURGERY

Verygood Plastic Surgery

Philtrum Reduction Surgery

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A 1 cm difference that changes the impression of your face

Verygood Plastic Surgery Philtrum Reduction Surgery

When you look in the mirror,

have you ever felt that

‘the area around the mouth looks long’

or ‘the center of the face looks flat’?

In many cases, the main cause is an imbalance in the philtrum ratio.

When the philtrum is long,

the center of the face can look stretched downward,

disrupting the overall proportions

and creating a more aged impression.

On the other hand, if the philtrum is short and balanced,

the area around the mouth looks more firm and refined,

which can create a more youthful image.

The golden ratio between the philtrum and chin is 1:2

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In ideal facial proportions,

the ratio between the philtrum (from under the nose to the upper lip)

and the chin (from the lower lip to the tip of the chin)

is 1:2.

However, when the philtrum becomes relatively longer,

the midface area (between the nose and mouth) can appear stretched,

disrupting the center line of the entire face

and making the mouth look drooped.

Verygood Plastic Surgery’s philtrum reduction surgery is

not simply a procedure that “cuts it shorter,” but

a customized surgery designed for the most harmonious ratio

with facial proportions in mind.

Customized philtrum reduction surgery depending on your concerns

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It is difficult to achieve a natural and refined result

with the same philtrum reduction method for every face.

At Verygood Plastic Surgery,

we carefully tailor the procedure into three types

by considering each person’s facial structure, lip shape,

and nose position.

1️⃣ Philtrum hollowing procedure (correction of 2 mm or less)

– When the area just below the nose needs to be slightly lowered

– Applied when the philtrum is short, but the area under the nose is hollow

or the proportions are only slightly off

2️⃣ Scarless inner philtrum reduction (correction of more than 2 mm)

– A method that reduces philtrum length through an incision made on the inner side under the nose

– Since the scar is not visible from the outside,

it offers both natural-looking results and a shorter recovery period

3️⃣ Inner + outer philtrum reduction (with lip correction)

– When adjustment of the lip line is needed along with the philtrum

– Improves the mouth corner height, upper lip volume, and the contour under the nose together

to complete a youthful look with harmonious lips

Key points of Verygood Plastic Surgery’s philtrum reduction surgery

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✔ 1:1 ratio design

This is not simply about “cutting it shorter.”

The procedure is carried out with a 1:1 customized design that considers the balance of the entire face.

By adjusting the lip line, the angle under the nose, and the philtrum length together,

a harmonious impression is completed.

✔ Minimized scarring with special sutures

With delicate micro-suturing techniques

and special absorbable sutures,

the procedure is finished so that the scar (the line under the nose)

is naturally concealed even after surgery.

✔ Considering the mouth corners and muscle movement

If only the philtrum is shortened, lip movement can become unnatural.

Verygood Plastic Surgery analyzes the direction of lip muscle movement as well

to design a natural and soft expression.

What matters more than “short” is “beautiful”

Philtrum reduction surgery is not simply

a procedure that shortens length.

Where to reduce it from, how much to reduce it,

and at what angle to suture it

all determine the outcome.

At Verygood Plastic Surgery,

a plastic surgery specialist with extensive clinical experience

is directly responsible for everything from consultation and design to surgery and aftercare.

From non-incision to incision surgery,

case-specific customized planning is possible,

and with just one procedure, you can achieve a natural

and satisfying change.

What changes after surgery?

The philtrum becomes shorter, improving the facial center ratio

The lips naturally lift, creating a more youthful image

The space between the nose and mouth becomes harmonious, adding dimension

Your expression remains soft and natural when smiling or speaking

Philtrum reduction surgery is a delicate procedure

that can change the entire impression of the face even with a small change.

What matters most is not simply making it shorter,

but achieving a natural change with balanced proportions.

Verygood Plastic Surgery considers the balance of the entire face

and completes a more harmonious and refined impression

with 1:1 customized philtrum reduction design.

Inquiries and consultation reservations

Phone consultation: 02-596-9006

KakaoTalk consultation: @베리굿성형외과

The first step toward your beautiful transformation,

Verygood Plastic Surgery will be with you!

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