My philtrum is large (17.5 mm) and I would like to get It reduced. However my upper lip is already pretty big, if not equal to my bottom, and I know lip lifts enhance the size of the upper lip. I only want the length of the philtrum to be reduced. So is it possible to just have the philtrum reduced?
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It looks like the scar has 2 problems 1) hash marks from sutures 2) Scar migration Hash marks- A dermabrasion or Fraxel Laser to the area will make things better. A dermatologist who does a lot of Laser will be able to give you the best optionIf the scar has migrated it is because a) no...
Your apparent protruding upper lip may be caused by retracted premaxilla ( mid upper gum area) or protruded upper front teeth. Low nasal tip profile appear to accentuate the problem. Pre-maxilla augmentation together with Augmentation Rhinoplasty should significantly improve the...
Thanks for your question and pictures,
You are a perfect candidate for a Lip lift surgery to fix the asymetry and to reduce the space between your nose and Lips.
Best of Luck
