The philtrum, the indented area between the nose and upper lip, plays a subtle but important role at the center of the face. Its depth and form govern overall facial dimension and youthful appearance, contributing greatly to a beautiful and lively impression. Dr.Tak Plastic Surgery's philtrum indentation surgery goes beyond simply deepening the philtrum — it considers individual facial proportion and feature harmony to design the most ideal, natural philtrum line.
Visible Changes & Effects
The most prominent change is the natural indentation forming at the center of the philtrum, bringing dimensionality to the face. Where the philtrum was flat or undefined, shadow forms and the central face becomes more defined and lively.
This depth contributes greatly to a youthful image. As the philtrum deepens, the space between nose and upper lip becomes clearer, creating an overall younger appearance. You can also expect dramatic side-profile improvement — the soft "C-curl" line connecting nose tip → indented philtrum → slightly fuller-looking upper lip creates a more refined, elegant profile.
Dr.Tak's Differentiators
1) Personalized design — not uniform, but analyzing each customer's nose·lips·face shape harmony to design the most natural and beautiful philtrum line.
2) Refined precision technique — minimal incision and minimally invasive methods minimize scarring and shorten recovery. Skilled medical team's delicate touch precisely controls philtrum depth and volume.
3) Natural dimensionality and C-curl completion — not a forced-looking indentation, but natural-as-born philtrum indentation giving the face vibrant dimensionality. Particularly forms a soft C-curl line in side profile.
4) Safety-first system — pre-op precision diagnosis accurately assesses condition, providing safe anesthesia and surgical environment.
Surgical Method — Synergy with Inner Philtrum Reduction
Dr.Tak's philtrum indentation precisely designs the central philtrum to create natural indentation. We delicately remove unnecessary tissue and sculpt depth and shape harmoniously.
This procedure achieves more effective and stable results when combined with inner philtrum reduction. Using inner philtrum reduction's incision line provides easier access for indentation while minimizing scarring. Combining the two procedures harmonizes philtrum length, volume, and indentation depth — maximizing facial dimensionality and youthful impression synergistically.
Worry-Free Scarring — Refined Suturing
Dr.Tak Plastic Surgery uses transparent suture threads barely visible to the naked eye, helping suture areas heal cleanly and naturally. After surgery, the systematic scar management system ensures scars fade and naturally blend into the skin over time.
Ideal Candidates
• Patients feeling face lacks dimension due to flat or undefined philtrum
• Patients seeking a youthful image
• Patients wanting natural shadow on philtrum for a lively impression
• Patients wanting a refined C-curl line connecting nose tip to lips in side profile
• Patients seeking facial feature harmony improvement
• Patients pursuing a refined, sophisticated image