Will my philtrum look shorter as the swelling goes down after LeFort 1 osteotomy? (photo)

In general after a lefort 1 osteotomy the muscles and structures of the lip are disrupted and can lead to post op shorting of the philtrum. To prevent this in some cases, a special type of closure is perofrmed. This closure is called a V-to-Y closure. This help maintain philtrum length. Typically this results a longer than normal philtrum in the early post operative period, but typically resolved later in recovery (9-12 months). If it were to ever remain longer then you would like a lip lift procedure can be performed to shorten the philtrum. Ultimately it is best to consult with your surgeon.