How to Make the Philtrum Look Shorter by Adding Dimension Alongside Philtrum Reduction Surgery

Hello.

I’m Lee Won, the director of 21 Plastic Surgery.

When people talk about concerns regarding the philtrum, most often say that it is “long.”

However, when conducting consultations, I often find that people are concerned not only about the length but also about the shape and dimensionality.

“My philtrum is relatively long, so my face looks long.”

“The area below my nose feels cramped and flat.”

“The area above my lips looks characterless and has too much empty space.”

As these concerns show, it is often not simply an issue of philtrum length. The shape, volume, and dimensionality of the philtrum can also affect the overall impression, creating noticeable differences.

The beauty of the philtrum is not just about its length!

Two elements actually work together to create a beautiful lip shape.

One is the length that everyone knows about, and the other is the shape, which is easy to overlook.

Depending on how naturally concave the area connecting the base of the nose to the upper-lip line is, the area above the lips can appear more three-dimensional, and the Cupid’s bow of the upper lip can become more clearly defined.

Conversely, if the entire philtrum is flat, the area below the nose may look plain and overly spacious even if the philtrum is short, making the overall impression feel monotonous.

Philtrum contouring surgery

is not a procedure that reduces the length of the philtrum.

It is a procedure that creates a natural C-shaped curve in the philtrum without an incision, adding dimensionality.

Its biggest advantage is that there is no visible scar^^

When a natural concavity is created in the philtrum, the flat area below the nose becomes visually separated in a more three-dimensional way, creating the optical effect of making the philtrum look shorter.

The upper lip can also lift naturally, creating an additional effect of making it look fuller~

[Procedure Plan]

Philtrum reduction + philtrum contouring surgery

This patient was very concerned about a long philtrum and an overall flat structure, without a concavity in the center of the philtrum.

In the preoperative photo, the area from the base of the nose to the upper lip appears to continue in a flat line, making the area above the lips look spacious. The Cupid’s bow of the upper lip is also not clearly defined.

In the postoperative photo, the length and empty space between the base of the nose and the upper lip have been naturally reduced, creating a much more defined and three-dimensional overall impression.

A suitable concave curve has been formed in the previously flat philtrum area, and the Cupid’s bow of the upper lip has become more clearly defined, emphasizing a lively appearance!

What procedure is right for me?

This is how I distinguish between them during consultations.

If the main concern is a flat, plain philtrum and its length is not an issue

→ Philtrum contouring surgery

If the philtrum is long and its shape is also a concern

→ Philtrum reduction surgery + philtrum contouring surgery

Rather than simply saying, “I want to reduce my philtrum,” first identifying “what kind of lip shape you want to create” is the best shortcut to achieving a natural result.

An impression in which the area below the nose looks flat and cramped,

and the experience of seeing the entire midface look different as dimensionality comes to life through a single change in shape—

we’ll create it together at 21 Plastic Surgery^^

Thank you~

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