The space between the upper lip and the nose can only be shortened with a lift. Fillers can be used after a lip lift, when the lip is in its proper position. The result is a beautiful, younger look.
Answer: Reducing the length of your philtrum
However, It will do nothing for your philtrum length and in the long run it will only make it longer (think of adding fluid to a sponge and holding it up...it will only stretch the sponge over time). The best way to reduce your philtrum length is through a lip lift.
Conclusion: Using exercise and smoothing techniques, CFF has a 7-step routine that will help to not only shorten the philtrum and give it a beautiful shape, it will also give you more definition to your lips, while smoothing the lip lines around the lips at the same time.
The philtrum is the groove that runs from the top of the lip to the nose. The length of the philtrum is passed down from parents to their children through genes. This groove is shortened in people with certain conditions.
Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 20.0 (significance level P < 0.05). Results: Length of the philtrum and lip width significantly increased with age while upper and lower lip lengths and length of the lower oral commissure significantly decreased with age.
The best way to address this concern is with a surgical lip lift. The procedure uses an incision under the base of the nose to reduce the philtrum and raise the upper lip to improve the proportion of the lower face. This procedure can be done using local anesthetic and recovery is typically just a few days.
Elongation of the philtrum typically occurs from time, gravity, and age rather than lip filler injections. This also leads to thinning of the upper lip.
The 'bullhorn lip lift' technique involves a small incision along the natural line and shadow below your nose, concealed as much as possible to avoid visible scarring. Skin is removed from under your nose to reduce the philtrum length. The remaining skin is then lifted and re-stitched.
There was no significant difference between men and women, with a total of 75% preferring philtral contours, and a greater number of women (82%) finding the philtrum more attractive in the young face; only 68% considered philtral contours as more attractive in the aged portrait.
The philtrum is a reservoir of mobile skin utilized in the multitude of oral movements that stretch the upper lip, as in smiling or crying. The philtrum is formed by compression of dermal collagen combined with decussation of the orbicularis oris muscle fibers, which insert into the contralateral philtral ridge.
The cost varies by surgeon and your specific situation. The procedure can cost between $1,000 and $3,000, but the higher end of this range is more common.
The philtrum flattens and the upper lip tends to roll under and in some cases, completely disappear. As we age, we can experience bone loss and muscle atrophy, and increased space between the nostrils and the upper lip—all adding to a complete change of shape in the mouth and lips.
A lip flip is where Botox or another Botulinum toxin is injected into the top lip. This temporarily flips up the cupid's bow and shortens the philtrum column (around 1mm). A surgical lip lift is a permanent surgery to do the same thing.
To summarise, braces can indeed change the position of your lips, but only as much as the teeth behind them change. However, braces cannot change your lips as far as the fullness, tone and shape of your lips are concerned.
Cosmetic surgery performed on and around the philtrum can target both the philtrum length and the shape of the philtrum. Certain types of upper lip lift surgery can reduce the length of the philtrum.
Once the swelling goes down and the bar is long again, its absolutely essential to get your piercing downsized. If the bar is left long, it can cause tooth and gum damage for your mouth.
Conclusion: BTA helps to enlarge the upper lip and shorten the philtrum. The BTA injection can be an option for lip enhancement with caution.
The space between the upper lip and nose is called the philtrum. The ideal length of the philtrum is roughly a half-inch (11-13 millimeters) for women and a couple millimeters longer for men. At that length, when your lips are relaxed, the tips of your teeth should be visible.
Broad Philtrum
Having a broad groove between your nose and lips is a clear cut sign of your abundant energy as well as positive mental vibrations. If your philtrum is too broad or too long this indicates certain unexpected turns of fate throughout your life.
The Russian technique accentuates the cupid's bow to resemble a heart-shape by injecting additional volume and lift into the center of the lips, while the sides still remain relatively in line with the face. The result is doll-like while still appearing naturally full and plump.
In an Italian lip lift, two shorter incisions centered directly under each nostril at the base of the nose are created, excess skin is removed, and the skin is sutured within the nostrils. This procedure reduces the space between the upper lip and the nose, and increases the curve of the cupid's bow.
Enhance the philtrum column
Your practitioner can further enhance the 'Cupid's Bow' technique by placing a tiny amount of filler into your philtrum columns as well to add further lift and support. This helps to draw attention to the shape of the top lip, making it appear lifted and voluptuous.
The philtrum takes an average of two to three months to heal and the starter jewelry should stay in for the first two months of being pierced. If there are no problems in the healing process a piercer might change this out to a smaller labret stud, something that has a tighter fit.