My philtrum is very very short. I’m very self conscious of it and the way it looks. When I smile, it’s like my philtrum gets even smaller. I’ve never seen anyone with as short a philtrum as I have. Why do I have such a short philtrum? What caused it and is there anything I can do about it? Thank you.
August 2, 2019
Answer: Short philtrum You definitely describe it accurately. Surgical methods to lengthen the upper lip typically involve scars that you would not want. However if you have the cartilage of your lower septum shortened it would take some tension off the upper lip and make it appear a little longer. it would involve no scars and is a short procedure and recovery.
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August 2, 2019
Answer: Short philtrum You definitely describe it accurately. Surgical methods to lengthen the upper lip typically involve scars that you would not want. However if you have the cartilage of your lower septum shortened it would take some tension off the upper lip and make it appear a little longer. it would involve no scars and is a short procedure and recovery.
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August 2, 2019
Answer: Why is my philtrum so short? Can I do anything about it? I appreciate your observations and your concern. There are procedures which in your case may rotate your nose tip upward accompanied by release of several muscles that affect the tip as well as a possible rib graft to lengthen your upper lip. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS with extensive Rhinoplasty experience
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August 2, 2019
Answer: Why is my philtrum so short? Can I do anything about it? I appreciate your observations and your concern. There are procedures which in your case may rotate your nose tip upward accompanied by release of several muscles that affect the tip as well as a possible rib graft to lengthen your upper lip. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS with extensive Rhinoplasty experience
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