APEX Lip Lift / Lips

Suited to my facial proportions and image
The philtrum and lips transform your face into a prettier, more refined one.

A woman with long wavy hair carefully checking her lip shape and philtrum in a hand mirror against a pink background

with the philtrum and lips

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APEX PLASTIC SURGERY

APEX PLASTIC SURGERY

Prologue

Lip lift and lip surgery reshape the lips and philtrum so that they harmonize naturally with the face. Balanced, full lips in proportion to the whole face, together with a philtrum length that suits it, bring out your features naturally and can give you a more attractive, lively look.

in harmony with the whole face

into the philtrum and lips

Harmonious and refined!

Surgery time

Within 30 minutes

Anesthesia

Local / Sedation anesthesia

Inpatient Care

Not required

Suture Removal

7 days later

In-clinic Treatment

2~3 times

Recovery Period

7 days later

Results may vary depending on the patient's condition and the surgical method.

APEX PLASTIC SURGERY

Before & After

See APEX's distinctive results for yourself.

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Complications that may generally occur after surgery, such as bleeding, infection and inflammation,
may vary in degree from person to person, so care is required.

See more before & after photos

APEX Plastic Surgery Lip Lift & Lip Surgery — the ideal philtrum and lips

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Different skills, different result

Apex plastic surgery is professional and experienced.Apex specializes in cosmetic surgeries including
eye surgery, nose surgery, face lifting & anti-aging, and breast surgery

The philtrum and lips
Facial balance and
For the right balance!

APEX Lip Lift / Lip Surgery
The surgical method varies with the condition of the philtrum and lips,
Surgery should be performed to match your facial proportions and balance.
A long philtrum is shortened and lip volume balanced for a well-proportioned, refined look.

Analytical diagram marking the proportion measurement lines of the philtrum, lips, and chin on a frontal female face for Lip Lift and lip surgery
Consultation for a Lip Lift pointing at the philtrum and maxilla on a skull model
Clear-faced female model against a pink background highlighting the philtrum and lip lines for Lip Lift / Lips surgery reference
  • natural
    Philtrum ratio and lips

    With philtrum proportions and lips suited to your face
    The lower face can be brought into balance.

  • An overly long philtrum,
    Improvement of mouth protrusion

    Caused by a long philtrum or excessive lip volume
    protruding lips can be improved.

  • soft and
    A naturally youthful look

    Correcting facial proportions with a lip lift / lip surgery
    It can be improved into a soft, youthful impression.

Golden ratio

Ideal philtrum and lips

Learn about the ideal philtrum and lips.

Three illustrative diagrams comparing lower face proportions from the nasal tip to the lips and chin for Lip Lift consultation
  • Short philtrum1:3 ratio
  • A normal philtrum1:2 ratio
  • Long philtrum1:1 ratio
Ideal lip proportions diagram on a close-up of a female lower face, showing the 2:3 ratio of the upper to lower lip, lip peaks, Cupid's bow, and lip mucosal angle
Model for Lip Lift / Lips with long wavy brown hair holding and applying red lipstick to her lips

Who?

APEX Lip Lift / Lip Surgery
Who is it right for?

Find out who is a candidate for APEX Lip Lift / Lip Surgery.

  • 01If you want a philtrum and lips suited to your proportions
  • 02If a very long philtrum makes you look older
  • 03If very thick lips make your look unbalanced
  • 04For those wanting lip line correction
  • 05When the mouth looks protruded

Surgery

APEX Lip Lift / Lips Method

How are APEX lip lift and lip surgery performed?

Lip Lift

After measuring the width and height ratio of the face, an incision is used to
The philtrum is shortened.

Frontal facial illustration zoomed in on the nasal tip, philtrum, and lip line for Lip Lift / Lips surgery guidance
Diagram showing the subnasal incision line and the upward lifting direction with arrows for Lip Lift surgery
Lower face illustration with a pink double-sided arrow marking the philtrum length between the base of the nose and the upper lip to explain the Lip Lift procedure area
  • Before surgery

    With a long philtrum
    An aged impression that looks older than you are

  • Incision at the upper philtrum

    After a minimal incision above the philtrum
    The philtrum is lifted upward.

  • Lip Lift

    A minimal incision reduces the scar burden
    The philtrum is shortened.

Lip Reduction

For very thick lips, part of the mucosa inside the lip is removed, and
You can achieve lip volume that suits your own face.

Graphic illustration focusing on the nose and plump pink lips for Lip Lift / Lips information
Surgical diagram showing an incision made with a scalpel along the dotted line on the inner mucosa of the lower lip for lip surgery
Illustration showing surgical excision of the inner mucosa of the lower lip with instruments during lip surgery
  • Before surgery

    Lips that are too thick
    A rough-looking impression

  • Inner lip incision

    Inside the lip
    An incision is made.

  • Partial mucosa removal

    Depending on the desired lip size
    the mucosa inside the lip is removed.

Surgical diagram showing an incision in the inner mucosa of the lower lip and muscle tissue excision during lip surgery
Medical illustration of a lip surgery procedure showing forceps exposing the inner mucosal layer of the lower lip for micro-suturing
Close-up illustration of the nose and plump, smooth pink lips for Lip Lift / Lips surgery guidance
  • For a protruding mouth, muscle is removed too

    When the mouth looks protruded
    Part of the muscle is also removed.

  • Fine Suturing

    The inner lip is precisely
    Sutured delicately.

  • After surgery

    Suited to your own face
    optimal lip volume is created.

M-shaped lips

It is a procedure that brings curve and dimension to flat, straight lips.
Shaping the lips into an M-curve with a defined Cupid's bow accents the lip line and creates a fresher, more vivid look.

Close-up illustration of pink lips and philtrum before lip surgery, showing relatively flat and straight contours
Close-up lip diagram showing the Cupid's bow and M-line of the upper lip with dotted lines as a guide for lip surgery
  • Before surgery

    flat and
    Nearly straight lips

  • After surgery

    due to a protruding lip peak
    lip contour and definition increase.

Informational banner for Lip Lift / Lips featuring a woman lying down applying lipstick surrounded by makeup brushes on a pink background

An ideal philtrum and
Lips for a lovely
A new impression!

  • # A balanced, ideal philtrum and lips
  • # A Balanced Lower Face
  • # More confidence and appeal
  • # Youthful Look
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ㅡ Complications that can generally occur after surgery, such as bleeding, infection and inflammation, may vary in degree from person to person, so care is required. ㅡ

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Phone number :

02-3453-7907

Clinic Hours

Weekdays

AM 10 : 00 ~ PM 7 : 00

Saturday

AM 10 : 00 ~ PM 4 : 00

(Closed Sundays and holidays)

Subway Line 2, Yeoksam Station Exit 4, Hanjungang Building 3F

The two buildings are adjoined; please enter through the right-hand door.
(The right-hand building with KT on the 1st floor)

How do I make a reservation?

You can book by phone at our main number, 02-3453-7907.

Can I get a consultation in Japanese?

You can reach us via our official Instagram (@apexjapan_official) or X (@apex_surgery).

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