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What non-surgical options do I have to shorten my philtrum? It is 16 mm, and I do not want a "man face."

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As a woman, I think my 16-mm philtrum is too long. I read that 11-13 mm is ideal and that anything longer can create a 'masculine' appearance. Lucky me. I do have plenty of tooth display when I smile, so if I had a lip lift, I am afraid this would create a gummy smile along with a host of other problems. What, if anything, can be done with fillers to reduce the length of the philtrum? Can restylane or juvederm help with this type of issue?

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