Philtrum Reduction
※Recovery time, hospital admission and visiting for treatment schedule may vary among individuals
Operation time
1~2 hours
Method of anesthesia
sedative anesthesia
Hospital admission stay
unnecessary
Suture removal
about 3~7 days
Visiting for treatment
1~2 time
Recovery time
about 1 week
What is Philtrum Reduction?
The philtrum is located in the center of the face,
and the overall facial impression differs depending on the location and length of the philtrum.
The ideal ratio of the philtrum is 1:2, and the shorter the philtrum is, you look younger and your face looks smaller,and the overall facial impression differs depending on the location and length of the philtrum.
but if the philtrum is too long, the face will also look longer accordingly.
Those who require
Philtrum Reduction
01
Congenitally long philtrum
02
Long philtrum after the ASO or Two jaw surgery
03
Long philtrum after the orthodontics
04
Long philtrum from the
lips rolling due to aging
05
When the face looks long
due to the philtrum
06
오래 쉴 수 없어
빠른 회복을 원하는 경우
Ideal Philtrum Length
Ideal philtrum ratio 1:2
Long philtrum ratio 1: 1
Short philtrum ratio 1:3
Surgical Method of Philtrum Reduction
Sub-nasal incision
Appropriate for long philtrum
The philtrum length can be reduced to preferred length.
Natural reduction
The upper lip coming down rigidly can be improved.
Unclear philtrum ridge can be improved.
