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Renew the appearance of your whole face by lifting your lips with philtrum reduction surgery
The lips are an unmistakable feature of the face. And the area that is right above the lips plays a significant role in the appearance of this feature, as well as in the appearance of the mid to lower face as a whole. As an internationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Derek Steinbacher may recommend a procedure known as a “lip lift” for the reduction of the philtrum.
When searching for “surgical lip enhancement near me in Guilford, Connecticut,” Dr. Steinbacher restores and elevates your beauty while preserving natural features, such as the overall shape of your lips. Due to his considerable expertise, outcomes from these procedures complement and do not compete with the other natural features that make up your unique face.
What is the philtrum exactly?
Philtrum refers to the vertical indentation below the nasal septum/tip and above the middle, curved part of the upper lip.
What does philtrum reduction do?
This procedure can make your lips look bigger and youthfully lifted. The structural components of our lips and other tissues degrade with time as part of the aging process. When this happens, our lips can become deflated. The skin between the bottom of the nose and the upper lip also sinks or slides downward. These changes can all increase the distance between the nose and the lips, adding years to your appearance. In Dr. Steinbacher’s highly capable and talented hands, a precise and appropriate amount of tissue is removed from the area to close the distance between the nose and lips, effectively reducing the length or height of the philtrum.
How is this treatment performed?
There are many techniques associated with a lip lift. One of the most common and applicable to philtrum reduction is referred to as the “bullhorn” technique. This approach gets its name from the bullhorn shape of the skin that is removed or excised from underneath the bottom of the nose. The larger the tissue that is removed, the greater the “lift.”
Additionally, we address the muscle layer, tightening this tissue and repositioning the upper lip for a more durable lift. Careful suturing techniques also help to minimize the risk of noticeable scarring. All of this is done with local anesthetic for comfort, and the procedure can be completed in one hour.
What are the other benefits of this procedure?
This process can also be transformative for individuals with a naturally long mid-face and top lip. With Dr. Steinbacher’s talent, the risk of “overcorrection” is minimized to support an attractive and natural result that preserves the shape of your lips. This process also helps expose more of the upper teeth and the dark, vermilion-colored part of the lips. These changes contribute to a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance. We can also make the bowed middle part of the upper lip look more defined and soften the appearance of vertical lip lines and wrinkles by elevating the upper lip.
Is a lip lift right for me?
We will not know for sure until after your concerns are evaluated. During your consultation, Dr. Steinbacher may discuss alternative lip procedures such as lip augmentation surgery. To request an appointment, contact Dr. Derek Steinbacher’s office today. Our New Haven, CT, area team in Guilford can be reached at (203) 453-6635.
Dr. Derek Steinbacher has devoted his life to
aesthetic and life-changing surgery. He is an artistic and meticulous surgeon who draws patients
from around the world due to his perspective, unmatched skill, and exceptional results. He is able
to uniquely address the face (facelift +
rejuvenation), jawline (orthognathic; chin; contouring; implants), nasal (rhinoplasty), eyelids, profile, neck, breast, and body with
one-of-a-kind results.
He is a multiple Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Plastic, Cosmetic, and Cranio-Maxillofacial
Surgery. He is Fellow of the most prestigious surgical organizations, including the Society of
Plastic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the
Academy of Facial
Plastic Surgery, Societies of Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Aesthetic
Society, and the Rhinoplasty Society. He has served as Full-Professor
of Plastic Surgery at Yale, including Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Program, and Chief of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Steinbacher has unparalleled training at premier institutions,
including Harvard
and Johns Hopkins. His
perspective brings together the best aspects of many distinct – but related fields – and it is this
intersection of scope and expertise, in addition to an artistic eye, which enables excellent
comprehensive results.
Dr. Steinbacher's approach: technical acumen, meticulousness, and penchant for combining art and
science, together with his eye for balance, beauty, and harmony, helps achieve outcomes that greatly
improve a person's confidence, health, and overall quality of life. Patients can trust that they are
always in good hands!