LipsLip Surgery: Types and Transformations by a Lip Surgery Specialist

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Hello everyone!
Iโ€™m Dr. Seung-Wan Tak, the Chief Surgeon at Dr. Tak Plastic Surgery, located in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul. My clinic specializes in a variety of lip surgeries, catering to patients from around the world seeking natural and customized transformations.

Dr. Seung-Wan Tak, Chief Surgeon at Dr. Tak Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, meticulously performing a lip surgery procedure, renowned for delivering natural and customized transformations for patients worldwide.

In this blog post, Iโ€™ll guide you through the most common types of lip surgeries I perform, explain the procedures, and showcase the before-and-after results. Whether you're struggling with drooping lip corners, excessive lip volume, or flat upper lip lines, this guide is for you.

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Letโ€™s dive into the details!


1. Corner Lip Lift Surgery

Overview:
The corner lip lift, also known as a mouth corner lift, is designed to elevate drooping corners of the mouth. This condition is often caused by the natural anatomy of the surrounding muscles pulling the corners downward.

Illustration of a face with downward-turned lips, representing drooping mouth corners, which can be corrected through a corner lip lift surgery.Anatomical diagram of facial muscles showing the depressor anguli oris, the muscle targeted during a corner lip lift to elevate drooping mouth corners.

Procedure:

  • An incision is made in a small "<>" shape along the corners of the lips.

Illustration showing the surgical process of a corner lip lift, with "<>"-shaped incisions at the corners of the lips to remove excess skin and adjust muscles, resulting in an upward lift of the mouth corners.

  • Excess skin is removed, and the muscles responsible for pulling the corners down are adjusted.
  • The corners of the mouth are lifted to a natural, upward position.

Results:
This surgery can significantly improve facial harmony, leaving patients with a more approachable and youthful appearance.

Want to know more about this surgery? Read our dedicated blog about corner lip lift surgery here.


2. Cupid Line Lip Surgery

Overview:
The Cupidโ€™s Bow surgery enhances the natural curvature of the upper lip, creating a soft, wavy shape that adds charm and femininity.

Close-up image showcasing the results of Cupid's Bow lip surgery, where the upper lip is enhanced to create a soft, wavy curvature for a more feminine and defined appearance.

Procedure:

  • A small incision is made along the upper lip.
  • Excess skin is removed to sculpt the iconic โ€œCupidโ€™s Bowโ€ shape.

Close-up image illustrating the Cupidโ€™s Bow lip surgery process with marked areas showing where small incisions are made along the upper lip to remove excess skin and create the iconic wavy curvature.

Results:
Patients achieve an aesthetically pleasing lip shape without noticeable scarring.

Curious about cupid line lip surgery? Learn more here.


3. Lip Reduction Surgery

Overview:
Lip reduction surgery decreases the volume of the upper or lower lips for patients who feel their lips are excessively thick. This procedure is popular among patients with naturally fuller lips, often from Western or South Asian backgrounds.

Surgical process of lip reduction shown in progress, where excess tissue is carefully removed to decrease the volume of overly thick lips, commonly performed for patients with naturally fuller lips.

Procedure:

  • An incision is made along the inner part of the lips.
  • Excess tissue is removed to achieve a smaller, more proportional shape.

A side-by-side comparison image showing a patient's lips before and after lip reduction surgery, with the "after" photo displaying visibly smaller and more balanced lips.

Results:
The lips become more refined while maintaining their natural appearance. Healing is typically fast due to the rich blood supply in the lips.

An anatomical diagram of lip vascularity, showing the superior and inferior labial arteries and their branches. Highlights how the rich blood supply in the lips contributes to fast healing after lip surgery, while maintaining natural results.

Discover more about lip reduction surgery here.


4. Lateral Philtrum Reduction Surgery (For Rolled-In Upper Lips)

Overview:
This surgery, known as "lateral philtrum reduction," corrects upper lips that roll inward, often giving the mouth a triangular or "inverted V" appearance.

Illustration of a triangular mouth shape caused by rolled-in upper lips, highlighting the need for lateral philtrum reduction surgery to correct the inverted V appearance.

Procedure:

  • An incision is made along the outer philtrum.

Demonstration of lateral philtrum reduction surgery, showing an incision along the outer philtrum to remove excess tissue and allow the upper lip to naturally roll outward.

  • Excess tissue is removed, allowing the upper lip to roll outward naturally.

Results:
The procedure not only reduces the lateral philtrum but also enhances the natural fullness of the upper lip.

Read more about lateral philtrum reduction surgery here.


5. Lip Lift Surgery (Central Philtrum Reduction)

Overview:
This popular surgery shortens the philtrum (the space between the upper lip and the nose) while increasing the visible height of the upper lip. Itโ€™s ideal for patients seeking a more youthful appearance and better lip proportions.

Procedure:

  • An incision is made along the base of the nose.

Illustration of lip lift surgery, highlighting the incision made along the base of the nose to shorten the philtrum and enhance the visible height of the upper lip.

  • Excess skin is removed, and the muscles are adjusted.
  • The philtrum is shortened, and the upper lip is subtly lifted.

Results:
Patients achieve a youthful and balanced lip appearance, as shown in the image below.

Before undergoing a lip lift, showcasing an elongated philtrum and thinner upper lip.After undergoing a lip lift, featuring a shorter philtrum and fuller, more youthful upper lip.

Before-and-after photo of a successful lip lift

Curious about lip lift surgery? Find out more here.


Why Choose Dr. Tak Plastic Surgery?

At Dr. Tak Plastic Surgery, we use advanced techniques to ensure natural results and minimize scarring. Whether youโ€™re seeking subtle changes or dramatic enhancements, we customize every procedure to meet your needs.


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