Is there a Way to Smooth the Protuberant Philtrum Area? (photo)
asked 6 months ago by chicalatina in Argentina
Latest answer by Temp Patterson, MD
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Tags: philtrum
Hello, I want to now if there is any technique to smooth a protuberant philtrum area, I mean the area between my nose and upper lip. I don´t have ridges, is just that the area looks a little too masculine or something. Even my plastic surgeon was intrigued by it but did not suggest any fix. And it is not a dental problem, my teeth are not protuberant or crooked. I don´t know if it clearly shows on the picture.
2 answers to Is there a Way to Smooth the Protuberant Philtrum Area? (photo)
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Don't Overdo It!
From the photograph you provided, it appears to me that you have beautiful features and a lovely face. The best advice is to avoid a surgical procedure if possible. With additional photos, it may be possible to suggest augmentation of other areas of your face with fillers (like Juvederm) that may acheive the look you desire, without the risk of surgical scars.
However, ask some of your friends and family if they think that your philtrum is too large, and I would be suprised if they...
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Temp Patterson, MD
Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
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It is just amazing what bothers us.
One has to be very careful what they wish for they may find it. It dealing with an issue for someone with a very attractive face, it is important that it may be difficult to make the face much better but relatively easy to make the face less authentic. I think taking out volume in this area would be a huge mistake. However it might be possible to make some other perioral areas better. This might include a time bit of volume along the lip edge and possibly chin volume.
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