Is There a Way to Shorten the Area Between the Nose Base and Upper Lip?

Thank you for your question. There are effective surgical metods to reduce this length and they would involve a lip lift procedure. This entails making an incision either under the nose lip margin (bullhorn incision) and is quite a concealed scar once it has healed. The other method is to place the scar just above the lip margin (seagull incision). My preference is to use the bull horn as I think it gives an overall better result. But the main thing to note is not only the overall length that you want reducing but also the overall lip shape. If your lip tapers out to the sides and is very full centrally, then just doing a lip lift will give a more downturned effect to the corners. if the volumeof the lip is maintained from the cupids bow to the corner of the mouth, then a lip lift alone is advisable. If the lip tapers significantly or there is reduced/ no volume or your lips are downturned already, then a corner lip lift as well as a central lip lift would be required. I hope this helps Kind regards 

Reducing the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip can be achieved through a surgical procedure known as a lip lift. This operation enhances the area by removing a small strip of skin under the nose, thereby shortening the philtrum (the area between the nose and lip) and increasing the amount of pink lip that is visible, which helps to create a more youthful appearance. The incisions are typically made at the base of the nose, where the scars can be well-concealed within the natural contours and shadows. The results can significantly rejuvenate the lower face, and the scars are generally minimal and discreet.

From your description it sounds that you will benefit from a Lip Lift.A Lip lift is the right procedure to reduce the distance between the columella (base of the nose) and the upper lip mucosa (red line). This distance increases with age, although it can be congenitally long even in young people.A lip lift is a powerful procedure that can result in rejuvenating the whole face, as well as eliminating the need for regular fillers. The procedure involves removing a stip of upper lip skin by curving an incision into the natural creases, at the junction between the nasal and upper lip skin, and can extend to the alar base crease. As a rule of thumb, the height of the philtral columns can be reduced by one third, although there may be variations based on individual facial characteristics.If properly planned, the scar is well concealed and in the long term will become inconspicuous. A lip lift is routinely performed under a local anaesthetic as an outpatient, and the procedure lasts 45-60 mins.

There are several ways to shorten the upper lip (or the space between the nose and the lips).  We offer a variety of different techniques of Lip Lift treatments in our practice so that we may customize the outcome to the individual's needs.    
Bullhorn Lip Lift: This is the traditional surgical Lip Lift procedure that many other answers have referenced where a sliver of skin is removed from underneath the  base of the nose.  In this case the incision is concealed in the crease underneath the nose. 
Italian Lip Lift: This is a less invasive approach where two smaller incisions are concealed underneath each nostril to shorten the lip rather than excising one continuous strip of skin.  It is also used for patients who wish to have a more defined "cupids bow" or central pouty portion of the lip.  
Consulting with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon is advisable given the sensitivity of this area and the expertise required.  A consultation with your surgeon should inform you about how the treatments can be customized to your particular needs.  

Good day! Ask your doctor about lip shortening which has small incisions placed at the base of the nose or under the nostrils. The distance between the nose and the upper lip will shorten and will also allow the lip to “roll out”, creating a more pouty look. The suture are hard to see even immediately after surgery and will dissolve eventually. If you are concerned about the scars, there are available incision treatments as you heal to provide the best result possible. There are laser treatments, microneedling, and topical creams, to name a few. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with your case and discuss realistic goals and post operative options. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

Yes. In fact, this is called a lip lift. Usually these days it is done with a "bull horn" incision at the junction between the nose and upper lip. Some doctors extend their incisions into the nostrils and others keep it at the junction. Either way, the idea is to shorten the upper lip to allow for more upper dental show, and to recreate a more natural concavity to the upper lip, so that when viewed on profile, it has a more youthful appearance.