Hello!
I’m Dr. Seung-Wan Tak, the head surgeon at Dr. Tak Plastic Surgery Clinic in Gangnam, specializing in lip aesthetic procedures.
What Are "Small Lips"?
Small lips often refer to lips with narrow width or those that appear small due to the inward rolling of the lip's corners.
When lips are proportionally small, they can make the entire face appear unbalanced or compressed. This aesthetic concern can be particularly stressful for individuals who desire fuller, well-proportioned lips.
In some cases, individuals with small lips may also exhibit “triangle-shaped” lips, where the upper corners roll inward, giving the lips a puckered or pouty appearance.
If you're struggling with small lips, this guide will explain the various options available to improve their shape and balance.
1. Small Lips Due to Short Lip Width
For those born with naturally narrow lips, where the horizontal width is significantly shorter, non-surgical treatments like fillers or Botox may not be effective.
Instead, horizontal lengthening lip surgery is often the best option. This procedure, known as a lateral lip extension, involves a precise incision at the corners of the lips.
How Does It Work?
- Small V-shaped incisions are made at the lip corners.
- Excess skin and tissue are removed.
- Muscles are adjusted to enhance the natural outward extension of the lips.
This procedure is typically combined with a lip corner lift for patients who have downward-turned lip corners.
Results:
The lips appear wider, more balanced, and harmonious with the rest of the face.
While complications are rare, scarring can occur. Opt for a clinic that specializes in scar-minimizing techniques to ensure optimal results.
2. Small Lips Due to Inward-Rolled Corners
For some individuals, the issue isn’t the actual width of the lips but rather the inward-rolled appearance of the upper lip corners. This condition creates the illusion of shorter lips.
In these cases, a lateral philtrum reduction may be more effective than a lip width extension.
What Is Lateral Philtrum Reduction?
This surgical technique involves:
- Making small incisions along the outer philtrum and upper lip corners.
- Removing excess tissue to “unroll” the upper lip.
- Suturing the area to maintain the lifted appearance.
Results:
This procedure enhances the visibility of the lips, creating a fuller and more balanced look.
While minimal scarring is possible, this is a low-risk procedure with a short recovery time.
Which Procedure Is Right for You?
Choosing the right procedure depends on the cause of your small lips:
- If your lips are naturally narrow, a lip width extension is recommended.
- If your lips appear small due to rolled corners, a lateral philtrum reduction is more suitable.
Why Choose Dr. Tak Plastic Surgery?
Dr. Seung-Wan Tak is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in lip aesthetics. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Tak has helped countless patients achieve natural and balanced lip enhancements.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Contact us to discuss your concerns and explore which treatment is best for you!
DM us on Instagram.
๐ Call us at: +82 2-534-1234
๐ Visit us at: 9th Floor, 423 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
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Hello!
I’m Dr. Seung-Wan Tak, the head surgeon at Dr. Tak Plastic Surgery Clinic in Gangnam, specializing in lip aesthetic procedures.
What Are "Small Lips"?
Small lips often refer to lips with narrow width or those that appear small due to the inward rolling of the lip's corners.
When lips are proportionally small, they can make the entire face appear unbalanced or compressed. This aesthetic concern can be particularly stressful for individuals who desire fuller, well-proportioned lips.
In some cases, individuals with small lips may also exhibit “triangle-shaped” lips, where the upper corners roll inward, giving the lips a puckered or pouty appearance.
If you're struggling with small lips, this guide will explain the various options available to improve their shape and balance.
1. Small Lips Due to Short Lip Width
For those born with naturally narrow lips, where the horizontal width is significantly shorter, non-surgical treatments like fillers or Botox may not be effective.
Instead, horizontal lengthening lip surgery is often the best option. This procedure, known as a lateral lip extension, involves a precise incision at the corners of the lips.
How Does It Work?
This procedure is typically combined with a lip corner lift for patients who have downward-turned lip corners.
Results:
The lips appear wider, more balanced, and harmonious with the rest of the face.
While complications are rare, scarring can occur. Opt for a clinic that specializes in scar-minimizing techniques to ensure optimal results.
2. Small Lips Due to Inward-Rolled Corners
For some individuals, the issue isn’t the actual width of the lips but rather the inward-rolled appearance of the upper lip corners. This condition creates the illusion of shorter lips.
In these cases, a lateral philtrum reduction may be more effective than a lip width extension.
What Is Lateral Philtrum Reduction?
This surgical technique involves:
Results:
This procedure enhances the visibility of the lips, creating a fuller and more balanced look.
While minimal scarring is possible, this is a low-risk procedure with a short recovery time.
Which Procedure Is Right for You?
Choosing the right procedure depends on the cause of your small lips:
Why Choose Dr. Tak Plastic Surgery?
Dr. Seung-Wan Tak is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in lip aesthetics. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Tak has helped countless patients achieve natural and balanced lip enhancements.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Contact us to discuss your concerns and explore which treatment is best for you!
DM us on Instagram.
๐ Call us at: +82 2-534-1234
๐ Visit us at: 9th Floor, 423 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
#LipSurgery #SmallLips #LipAugmentation #LipLift #PhiltrumReduction #LipCornerLift #AestheticSurgery #PlasticSurgeonKorea #GangnamPlasticSurgery #DrTakSurgery #DiscoverYourBeauty #LipLiftKorea