Is there any way to make the philtrum any thinner and more defined? (Photos)

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The area between my top lip and where my noes starts is really thick and I started noticing it ever since I been getting my lips done. It really just bulks out instead of matching the rest in my face. I want it to be thinner/ more flat and have a swoop with defined creases. I really want to fix this, I'm just not sure what to do or if it's even possible. I uploaded pics of myself and then how I want it to look.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is possible that the filler used to augment your upper lip also created more fullness above the lip. I would recommend scheduling a consultation with your injector or another board-certified plastic surgeon who can assess you in person. If the problem is filler, you can dissolve all or a portion of the formulation to create a more defined philtrum.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon
Best wishes,

Monica Bonakdar, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  It would be easier assess your case if you had included your before filler photo.  With just your after photos to review, I see that your right upper lip is fuller that the opposite side. I have to assume this happened from your filler treatment.   The photos of your ideal lip shape that you have included is a much thinner lip.  I would suggest meeting with an experienced provider and discussing a correction treatment with Hyaluronidase Enzyme to dissolve all or some of the asymmetry that you currently have.  This would provide a better starting point to work from and achieve the aesthetic that you are seeking.
 Wishing you the best on your aesthetic journey,
 Dr. Bonakdar

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Were the philtrum columns injected with filler previously? If so, then I would have the filler dissolved using hyaluronidase.

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