GangNam, Seoul, Korea
#Philtrum Shortening #Lip Lift #Midface Reduction
Philtrum Reduction
More than just philtrum shortening,
restoring balance to the midface.
Non-surgical philtrum reduction
Relieves excessive tension in facial muscles
that make the philtrum appear longer,
helping reduce the appearance of philtrum length
without surgery.
Midface Shortening Effects
Adjust the balance of the muscles
around the philtrum and mouth
The effect of making the mid face appear shorter.
Lip + lip corner shape correction
Enhances volume in thin upper and lower lips,
and gently lifts sagging mouth corners
for a more balanced lip line.
Non-surgical philtrum reduction
Relieves excessive tension in facial muscles
that make the philtrum appear longer,
helping reduce the appearance of philtrum length
without surgery.
Midface Shortening Effects
Adjust the balance of the muscles
around the philtrum and mouth
The effect of making the mid face appear shorter.
Lip + lip corner shape correction
Enhances volume in thin upper and lower lips,
and gently lifts sagging mouth corners
for a more balanced lip line.
Upper lip lift without surgery,
Philtrum Reduction
When the philtrum appears elongated, the midface can look longer, creating an impression of appearing older than one’s actual age.
The primary cause of this change is excessive tension in the facial expression muscles that pull the philtrum downward.
ATOP Beauty Clinic combines three carefully selected treatments to provide a non surgical philtrum shortening effect.
By regulating facial muscle tension and gently reducing excessive muscle movement, which contributes to philtrum elongation,
and restoring volume to thinning lips to enhance the fullness of both the upper and lower lips,
the visual effect of a shorter-looking philtrum; and even a more balanced midface, is maximized.
In addition, lifting downturned mouth corners allows for a naturally refined and corrected lip contour.
The difference is visible at a glance,
When the philtrum is shortened,<br>the mid-face looks different.
Changes created by repeated movements of facial expression muscles,
Why the philtrum gets longer?
Excessive tension in facial expression muscles
As facial expression muscles activated during smiling or speaking repeatedly
exert downward force around the mouth,the muscles remain in a state of continuous contraction,
creating progressive tension that gradually pulls the philtrum downward.
Visual Changes of
the philtrum getting longer.
As tension in the facial expression muscles accumulates,
a visual change occurs in which the upper lip is pulled downward, making the philtrum appear longer.
Changes in facial proportions and impression
As the philtrum appears longer, a proportional imbalance occurs, making the midface look elongated.
Central facial balance is disrupted, resulting in an appearance that looks older with a downturned mouth expression.
With just a change in philtrum length,
the midface appears noticeably shorter.
Before philtrum reduction surgery
- Lengthened philtrum
- An elongated-looking midface
- Thin and flat lips
- Sagging corners of the mouth
- An aged-looking appearance
- Imbalanced facial harmony
One week after philtrum reduction surgery
- Lengthened philtrum reduction
- Midface reduction effect
- Enhanced lip volume and definition
- Naturally lifted mouth corners
- Younger-looking appearance
- Balanced and harmonious facial proportions
*This is an actual treatment case from Atop Beauty Clinic.
Verified by tens of thousands of clinical data,
The most effective combination of
<br>philtrum reduction procedures.
01. Lip Lift Botox
This treatment relaxes overactive philtrum muscles,
helping to naturally shorten the appearance of the philtrum.
Through precise control of muscle tension,
it optimizes the proportions
of the philtrum and lips,
restoring harmony to the central facial balance.
02. Lip Filler
Enhances volume in thin lips,
helping balance the proportions
between the philtrum and lips.
Natural volume creates a refined,
three dimensional lip line,
amplifying the appearance of a shorter philtrum.
03. Lip Corner Botox
By relieving tension in the muscles
that draw the mouth corners downward,
it lifts drooping mouth corners
and subtly improves a heavy
or gloomy looking expression,
creating a natural lip line correction effect.
01. Lip Lift Botox
This treatment relaxes overactive philtrum muscles,
helping to naturally shorten the appearance of the philtrum.
Through precise control of muscle tension,
it optimizes the proportions
of the philtrum and lips,
restoring harmony to the central facial balance.
02. Lip Filler
Enhances volume in thin lips,
helping balance the proportions
between the philtrum and lips.
Natural volume creates a refined,
three dimensional lip line,
amplifying the appearance of a shorter philtrum.
03. Lip Corner Botox
By relieving tension in the muscles
that draw the mouth corners downward,
it lifts drooping mouth corners
and subtly improves a heavy
or gloomy looking expression,
creating a natural lip line correction effect.
Precise treatment points identified through extensive research.
Carefully calculated treatment points
to maximize the effect of philtrum shortening.
A non-surgical way to create
a shorter-looking philtrum and midface.
STEP_01
After a detailed assessment of overall facial proportions and facial muscle movement,
the ideal philtrum ratio is designed by considering the harmony of the philtrum, lips, and jawline.
STEP_02
Lip fillers add volume to the lips,
helping visually reduce the distance between the philtrum and lips.
STEP_03
By relaxing overactive philtrum muscles, philtrum-shortening Botox helps
naturally shorten the appearance of the philtrum,
while balancing muscle tension to create harmonious proportions between the philtrum and lips.
STEP_04
As the final step, mouth corner Botox helps
relax the muscles responsible for pulling the mouth corners downward,
creating a naturally lifted and balanced lip shape.
Does a philtrum have to be short to be beautiful? NO!
Beauty comes from balance.
Subtle yet effective refinement
for an ideal philtrum proportion.
Minimal effect
Still appearing long,
a philtrum ratio of 1.5
Natural-looking results
Not too short, not too long,
an ideal philtrum ratio of 1.3
Overdone results
Excessively short,
a philtrum ratio of 1
The key of a refined philtrum,
a distinctive philtrum line design
that brings out a graceful C-curve.
The key of a refined philtrum begins just beneath the alar base,
where the connection between the columella and philtrum flows into the upper lip line
in a smooth, C-shaped curve known as the “C-curve line.”
It creates a distinctive C-curve philtrum line by
harmoniously connecting the ideal curves of the lips and philtrum
for a truly refined result.
What you can experience with<br>philtrum reduction surgery?
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Our signature treatment delivers
outstanding levels of satisfaction.
Same procedure, different results
Philtrum Reduction B&A
*These images represent actual cases treated at ATOP Beauty Clinic. Individual results may vary.
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions<br>Philtrum Reduction.
- How does<br>philtrum shortening treatment work?
Does the philtrum actually get shorter? - Atop Beauty Clinic's non surgical philtrum shortening treatment
reduces tension in the muscles that pull the upper lip downward through philtrum-shortening Botox, allowing the upper lip to lift naturally.
Lip fillers then enhance lip volume, making the philtrum appear visually shorter. In addition, mouth corner Botox is performed to lift the mouth corners upward, helping achieve a naturally refined and corrected lip contour.
- When compared with surgical philtrum shortening procedures,
What are the benefits of the procedure? - With no incisions, there is no scarring,
no downtime, and no need for stitch removal.
Results last for approximately six months
and can be maintained longer with follow-up treatments.
- If you have philtrum reduction surgery,
Can the midface appear shorter as well? - That’s correct.
The philtrum plays a key role in determining midface proportions,
and when the philtrum appears elongated, the face can look longer and more sagging.
Through philtrum shortening treatment, as the philtrum appears shorter, the central area of the face looks visually more compact,
enhancing overall facial proportions and creating a more youthful appearance.
Philtrum Reduction
is recommended for...
- Those who notice their philtrum getting longer.
- Those who have a long philtrum and extends to the middle of the face.
- Those who look older because of their long philtrum.
- Those who have an imbalanced face due to a long philtrum and midface.
- Those who gained a longer philtrum after orthodontic treatment.
- Those who want to reduce their philtrum without surgery.
- Those who lack volume in their lips and have droopy mouth corners.
- Those who want to correct the shape of their lips along with philtrum reduction.
