Corner lip extension widens the horizontal span of the mouth corners outward, creating a longer and richer mouth shape. While corner lip lift raises the corners "upward," corner lip extension extends them "sideways." Combining the two procedures completes a more attractive and dimensional mouth shape.
When Corner Extension is Needed
• Mouth corners short, making the mouth shape look monotonous and flat
• Face is large but the mouth looks small
• Mouth corners hidden inside when closed, creating a heavy impression
• Patients seeking greater change combined with corner lip lift
• Patients wanting beautiful corner exposure even with slightly parted lips
Surgical Method
We precisely incise along the mucosa-skin border of the corner endpoint and extend the corner line outward. Natural, gradual curvature is critical, with micro-suturing keeping scars virtually invisible. When combined with corner lip lift, you gain two changes in one anesthesia/recovery period — efficient.
Dr.Tak's Precision Design
Corner extension requires careful analysis of the relationship between mouth width and overall facial proportion. Too much extension looks unnatural; too little has minimal effect. Dr.Tak Plastic Surgery designs the most harmonious extension width through 1:1 precision consultation, considering each patient's face shape, lip thickness, and philtrum length.
Recovery
Major swelling subsides within 7-10 days; sutures removed at day 7. Because the incision sits at the outer corner, eating and speaking may be slightly inconvenient during recovery, but daily life is possible. Final scar quality depends on 3-6 months of post-op care, with taping, smoking avoidance, and UV protection significantly affecting results.