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Is my philtrum too long? Am I a candidate for Bullhorn Lift? (photo)

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pearl81May 3, 2014

Dear Sirs, I am quite unsatisfied with the length of my philtrum. It gives a disharmony to my face and it does not fit into my face. I must admit that I used to have a much shorter philtrum - it seemed to have grown after rhinoplasty. Would you recommend a Bullhorn excision? My philtrum is 1.6 cm and I think it might be too long. I consider a shorter philtrum to be more beautiful. Do you think (just from the picture) that my philtrum is longer than usual in young females? Please, don´t advice to go visit a surgeon- I would like to know if my philtrum is too long from an objective point of view. Thanks!

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