I am a 36/F interested in shortening the philtrum but have a long history of keloid/hypertrophic scarring. I was hoping I would age out of this tendency but after a minor surgery site from last month started to raise, I sadly still scar badly. I have naturally pillowy and cupid's bow lip with keyhole pout so wouldn't want to alter my lips other than subtle fullness to combat natural aging process . What are my options?
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Answer: Consider Botox/HA Fillers For A Nonsurgical Lip Lift
Thank you for your thoughtful question. It’s great that you’re planning ahead and considering facial balance in conjunction with your revision rhinoplasty and septoplasty.
Yes, a lip lift and rhinoplasty can absolutely be performed together to effectively reduce the appearance of a long phi...
Thank you for your detailed question and for sharing photos—they are quite helpful in assessing proportions.
Based on your description and the images, it does appear that the philtrum length (18–19 mm) is on the longer side for a youthful, feminine aesthetic. A well-executed subnasal lip lif...
To explore the possibility of changing the shape of the philtrum, especially to achieve a more triangular appearance, it's important to consider various cosmetic procedures that might help. A lip lift procedure can potentially alter the appearance of the philtrum by shortening the distance...