Lip Lift (Philtrum Reduction)
Look younger with a shorter philtrum and fuller lips
Lip Lift (Philtrum Reduction)
Philtrum reduction is a surgery that shortens a philtrum that is long relative to the rest of the face. When the midface is long, the overall harmony of the face breaks down, and the face often looks both longer and older. Asians often have a more recessed upper philtrum than Westerners, which makes the mouth appear to protrude. The philtrum can also lengthen as the skin sags due to congenital factors, aging, or other causes.
To achieve overall facial harmony and aesthetic improvement through philtrum reduction, many factors, such as each person's philtrum length and facial harmony, must be considered, so the surgery must be performed by an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to achieve satisfying results.
Surgery Information
Surgery Information-
Surgery time About 1 hour -
Anesthesia Local anesthesia / sedation -
Hospitalization Not required -
Stitch removal After 5–7 days -
Follow-up visits 2–3 visits -
Recovery period After 5–7 days
May vary depending on the patient's condition and the surgical method.
Surgical Method
Satisfying results come only when the surgery also takes into account changes in the shape of the alae and nostrils,
so Elite Plastic Surgery uses 'subnasal-incision philtrum reduction,' which is more effective at fundamentally shortening the philtrum.
Because the incision is made under the nose, good results can be achieved even when the philtrum is very long.
ELITE PLASTIC SURGERY
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01
The area under the nose, below the columella,
is finely incised
so that the incision is hard to see. -
02
The philtrum is lifted upward,
and a special thread adjusts how far the upper lip is raised
to create the desired shape. -
03
To preserve the nostril shape after surgery
and prevent depression at the suture site,
the incision is secured with a double-layer suture.
Candidates
- The philtrum has lengthened as skin elasticity has declined
- The philtrum looks long after double jaw surgery or orthodontic treatment
- You want to improve an older-looking appearance
- A long midface makes the whole face look long
- You want to correct the philtrum and the lip line at the same time
Elite Philtrum Reduction Features
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A younger lookAs the philtrum is shortened, the shorter midface makes you look younger. -
Improved facial balanceShortening the midface can improve the harmony between your features and overall facial proportions. -
Elite's exclusive designThrough one-on-one custom design, we find each person's ideal proportions and shape. -
Minimal scarringTo maintain the shape and prevent scarring, a double-layer suture secures the area more firmly. -
Restored facial dimensionAs the midface becomes shorter, your features stand out more, giving a more three-dimensional look.
