Philtrum reduction scars: what to check if you are worried
Recently, celebrities with youthful-looking faces, often called a ‘baby face,’
have been drawing the attention of the MZ generation through various activities,
which made me think about what their common features might be.
When I thought about why that is,
the main common point was that, because of a short midface,
they can create a youthful and lovely image.
Similarly, in determining the length of the midface,
the philtrum plays a major role,
and when it is long, the chin may also appear shorter.
As the overall harmony of the face becomes disrupted,
it can, if not addressed carefully, make a person look older
or give a depressed impression that differs from what was intended.
There may also be issues related to the facial bone structure,
but I also thought it could originate from the shape of the philtrum
and make it appear long.
For example, if the horizontal length of the lips is small or long,
depending on that difference, the lower side of the face may look wide
or, conversely, narrow.
In the same way, the shape of the philtrum is important,
but I thought the length of the philtrum could also be a concern.
As for the characteristics of philtrum surgery at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery,
we explained several points.
-Aims for facial features that look more defined
and a face that appears smaller.
-Surgery is performed meticulously while considering everything
from the philtrum to the lip line, with the aim of reducing scar concerns.
-An improved overall image can be expected by correcting gum exposure or protruding mouth.
Image improvement.
-Aiming for a defining feature
of a youthful face: a shorter midface.
Among those who have a complex due to a long philtrum,
more people have been looking into philtrum reduction surgery
because a change in their image
and improvement of their complex can be expected.
However, the skin around the mouth is delicate, and if handled incorrectly,
scars can easily remain.
Because this area is responsible for various movements,
it needed to be considered carefully.
Today, Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery’s
We explained philtrum reduction surgery
and considered how to reduce concerns about philtrum reduction scars
while creating a clearer, more defined impression.
We looked into this together.
Q. Among the effects of philtrum reduction,
why can it make the face appear smaller?
A. The distance between the base of the nose and the lips
becomes shorter through philtrum reduction surgery,
so when the eyes take in the face,
the focus shifts toward the center of the face.
Because the midface visually appears shorter,
patients may expect the face to appear smaller.
Q. The ideal proportions seen in celebrities,
will they look good when applied to me as well?
A. The director at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery said that is not necessarily the case.
Although there are proportions that are generally considered ideal,
each person’s facial features are different,
so they cannot be applied uniformly to every individual.
They also said it is difficult to achieve a satisfying result
with simple reduction alone.
Checking the proportions not only of the philtrum but also of other facial areas
Predicting the image change after reduction
Scar care is important, but so is the delicate technique used during surgery to reduce the burden of scarring
Extensive experience for satisfying results
Analysis and planning while considering each person’s skin characteristics, habitual mouth expressions, degree of muscle and fat, recovery period, and more
Q. Then, in what way
should the surgery be performed?
A. First, before surgery, during the consultation
with the doctor, various methods were used
to visually examine, palpate, and assess concerns and image improvement.
There were two surgical methods: medial philtrum reduction
and lateral philtrum reduction.
| Medial philtrum reduction Non-incisional method | Philtrum reduction through an incision inside the nose, leaving no incision line on the outer skin |
| Medial philtrum reduction Incisional (external) method | Philtrum reduction performed along the border under the nose so the scar is less noticeable |
| Lateral philtrum reduction | Shortens the lateral philtrum, the area where the nostril wings connect to both corners of the mouth |
You may check what methods are available,
and to determine the appropriate surgical method for your case,
a proper diagnosis by a specialist is necessary.
For those who want improvement not only in philtrum length
but also toward a more defined lower face
to be carried out together,
it may be helpful to refer to Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery’s eight surgical methods by type.
This may be a good reference.
Of course, determining which method is right for me
rather than thinking it through and deciding on my own
should be done with a diagnosis through consultation
with the director, who has extensive know-how and experience.
Philtrum reduction surgery takes about 1 hour,
with local anesthesia or sedation anesthesia,
there is no hospitalization, and the usual recovery period is 7 days.
To help reduce scarring after philtrum reduction surgery,
the surgeon’s hand skills
and surgical methods such as fine suturing are important,
but above all, whether there is a systematic aftercare system was important.
At our clinic, during your consultation,
we can explain scar care options, including scar laser treatment
in collaboration with the dermatology department.
Considering each individual’s facial feature proportions, with a one-on-one
custom-designed philtrum surgery, those who wish to overcome their complex
and also improve to a more defined lower-face image
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and consider making use of the upcoming Chuseok holiday period.
*After surgery and treatment, depending on the individual,
complications that can commonly occur, such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation,
may occur, so caution is necessary.
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