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To achieve a shorter mid face,
Philtrum
Reduction Surgery
Midface Shortening
By carefully adjusting
the length of the philtrum,
the thickness of the upper lip,
and its shape, the procedure creates
a more balanced and youthful look
by making the midface appear shorter.
Customized line correction
based on your personal
aesthetic goals
By carefully examining the condition
of the lips before surgery,
the upper lip is corrected
to match the patient’s needs.
Double suture technique
Using double sutures
to firmly secure the area
and prevent depression
or indentation at the suture site.
ATOP Philtrum
Reduction Surgery
The philtrum—the area between your nose and upper lip
—is the focal point of your face
and greatly influences your overall look.
Unlike traditional methods that only focus on
shortening the philtrum, our advanced technique
carefully balances lip shape and nasal angles
to ensure a natural, harmonious result.
Say goodbye to unnatural,
pointed lips or sunken nasal angles after surgery.
With our personalized approach, enjoy a refreshed,
youthful appearance that feels completely natural.
At ATOP, we don’t just shorten the philtrum length
—we carefully consider the angle and shape of your
lips to create harmony with your facial features,
making your midface look shorter and more balanced.
We adjust the proportions
between the base of the
nose, the Cupid’s bow,
and the chin to achieve
a perfect 1:3 ratio,
enhancing your facial balance and beauty.
Suturing technique
that preserves the
natural shape of
the nostrils.
Customized upper lip
line correction tailored
to your needs.
A shorter-looking
midface creates a more
youthful and
refreshed appearance.
Philtrum Reduction Surgery Method
TYPE 01
TYPE 02
Medial Philtrum Reduction
This method involves making an incision below the nose to adjust the area
between the nose tip and the upper lip, thereby reducing the overall length.
This procedure is performed when the nose-to-lip ratio is unbalanced,
or when the upper lip curls inward, making the philtrum appear longer.
Duration
50~60mins
Anesthesia Method
Sleeping Anesthesia
Inpatient Treatment
Same-day discharge
Follow Ups
2 sessions
Stitch Out
After 7days
Lateral Philtrum Reduction
It is a method that narrows the outer parts of the philtrum area
between the corners of the mouth and the sides of the nostrils based on the centerline of the face.
If the area between the nose and upper lip (philtrum) is thick, long, or drooping
and the upper lip looks thin or less defined
this surgery lifts both the philtrum and mouth corners
to shorten the distance and create a fuller, more balanced lip shape.
Duration
50~60mins
Anesthesia Method
Sleeping Anesthesia
Inpatient Treatment
Same-day discharge
Follow Ups
2 sessions
Stitch Out
After 7days
Revision surgery for philtrum reduction is not easy
Philtrum reduction surgery with
unsatisfactory or problematic results.
Excessively visible scars along
the incision line crossing
the columella and the base of the alar
An incision is made inside the nose,
and the area is lifted with sutures,
but the results are limited.
Making incisions along the lip
line can lead to tightness (contracture)
and unsatisfactory results.
Addressing the limitations of previous surgical techniques for better, more natural results.
Philtrum length that matches your facial balance
An incision is made inside the nose
and columella, and the orbicularis
oris muscle is fixed to the maxilla.
When alar base reduction, tip plasty,
and columella surgery are
performed together, it improves
the overall balance between
the nose and the philtrum.
An incision is made inside
the nose and columella,
and the orbicularis oris
muscle is fixed to the maxilla.
ATOP focuses on what we do best!
Philtrum Reduction Technique
Philtrum reduction and upper lip lifting
— all in one procedure!
By performing philtrum reduction, we can also adjust the degree of upper lip lift
— allowing you to enjoy the added benefit of an upper lip lifting effect.
At A-TOP, we don’t just shorten the philtrum.
We comprehensively consider each person’s philtrum length, upper lip roll,
lip thickness, and shape to plan surgery that makes the midface appear shorter and more balanced.
Suturing technique that minimizes scarring
After philtrum reduction, nostril widening can occur over time.
To prevent this, A-TOP uses the facial bones as a stable anchor and performs double-layer
suturing that simultaneously secures the fascia to the dermis and the dermis to the epidermis.
This technique ensures strong, long-lasting results.
There is a low risk of side effects such as nose tip drooping,
nostril wing sagging, or incision line widening after surgery, resulting in higher patient satisfaction.
Candidates for
Philtrum
Reduction Surgery
People with a long philtrum
who look older than their age.
People whose face looks long
because of the philtrum.
People who have a long-looking philtrum
after orthodontic treatment or double jaw surgery.
People whose philtrum looks
longer after rhinoplasty.
People whose philtrum droops,
making the corners of the mouth look downturned.
ATOP Philtrum Reduction Surgery
Natural philtrum
proportion and shape
Creating a natural lip line by
tailoring the philtrum’s proportion
and shape to each individual’s
facial features.
Protruding mouth and
duck lips correction
Correction of protruding and
duck-shaped lips caused by
an extended philtrum.
Midface shortening
effect
By shortening the midface,
facial proportions are corrected
to create a more youthful appearance.
Surgeries that go well with a philtrum reduction
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Attention to Safety
No compromises.Always keep in mind the worst-case scenario
no matter how simple the operation is,
we are vigilant and always pay close attention
to safety with various screening systems and thorough surgical systems.
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No overtreatment
Surgery is only recommended when necessary.Having a lot of surgeries does not increase satisfaction.
ATOP specializes in providing needed surgery
tailored to each patient's needs
rather than providing excessive medical treatment,
we offer suggestions.
We also do not recommend ineffective treatments.
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Our plastic surgery team,
stays true to itself, honesty in mind.
No Shadow Doctors at ATOPDuring consultations prior to surgery, surgical planning, and
progress monitoring, the attending physician takes charge.
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Through our recovery system,
ATOP provide sufficient care.Different patients may experience different results from the surgery.
With ATOP, patients can receive individualized intensive care programs tailored to their individual needs
and deliver better results.
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