Seamless philtrum shortening

Lip shortening, also known as philtrum shortening, is a procedure offered by Respect Plastic Surgery to address concerns such as an overly long philtrum, imbalance in the mid-facial proportions, and a thin appearance of the upper lip. The surgery utilizes a concealed incision design at the nasal base, combined with precise layered suturing techniques, to reduce the philtrum length while minimizing scar visibility for more natural postoperative results. The incision is typically placed at the junction between the alar base and the lower border of the columella. Based on preoperative planning, an appropriate amount of skin and soft tissue is precisely removed, followed by layered tension-reducing sutures that gently elevate the upper lip, thereby shortening the distance from the nasal floor to the upper lip. For certain patients, this procedure can be complemented with adjustments to the cupid's bow or rhinoplasty to further optimize the nasolabial angle and mid-facial proportions, achieving greater harmony among facial features. Please note: This text describes a surgical procedure and does not contain specific pricing information; therefore, no currency conversion or price analysis applicable to South Korea has been performed.