Cleft Lip Surgery

 638. <Cleft Lip Surgery>

Cleft lip surgery is a delicate reconstructive procedure that repairs congenital facial deformities caused by incomplete fusion of facial structures during early fetal development. A cleft may occur on one or both sides of the lip, ranging from a partial split to a complete gap extending to the nose.

This surgery not only restores facial symmetry and aesthetics but also improves vital functions like eating, speaking, and emotional expression. Typically performed at 3–6 months of age, it often requires staged revisions as the child grows.

Cleft formation can be linked to maternal nutrition, energy imbalance, stress, illness, or exposure to harmful substances during early pregnancy—affecting the facial fusion process. In adults, surgical strategies involve lip revision, nasal reconstruction, and jaw correction to restore balance and confidence.

Cleft lip surgery is not merely about mending a split lip—it’s a long, evolving journey of healing, growth, and transformation.

[To reconstruct a lip is to restore wholeness—where life began divided.]
— 638mm Growing Pine Tree —

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Sunken Mouth Surgery

 

637. <Sunken Mouth Surgery>

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If a protruding mouth pushes outward, a sunken mouth pulls inward.
Sunken mouth surgery aims to restore harmony to the face by addressing the recessed appearance around the mouth.
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Why does the mouth become sunken?
There are many reasons. Naturally, with age, the upper and lower jaws lose volume, teeth may fall out, and the dental arch recedes. This leads to a collapse in lip support. In such cases, dental prosthetics or implants are used to reinforce the lips. If poor-fitting dentures or implants are the cause, they must be corrected.
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In younger individuals, this condition is often referred to as reverse protrusion, where the front teeth tilt backward (retroclined incisors), giving the profile a withdrawn look.
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This can result from childhood habits: Sleeping face-down on the arm, Lip biting or thumb sucking, Candy holding or creating negative oral pressure, Pushing on the front teeth with the tongue
All of these may exert chronic pressure, pushing the teeth inward.
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Even when the lips themselves are recessed, the appearance worsens if the area around the nose is also sunken. This is often due to overuse of the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi (LLSAN) — a muscle that lifts the upper lip and nasal wing. Expressing stress or displeasure by flaring the nostrils and lifting the lip repeatedly can overdevelop this muscle, hollowing the mid-face and exaggerating the sunken mouth.
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So, what can be done?
For mild cases, fillers or fat grafts can restore volume to the lips and surrounding areas.
If the sunken appearance extends near the nose, costal cartilage grafting can help create contour.
If due to dental angles, orthodontic correction is needed.

In cases of bone resorption, dental implants or prosthetics must be considered.

For more severe mid-face retrusion, orthognathic surgery such as Le Fort I advancement combined with SSRO (sagittal split osteotomy) may be required
the solution lies in detailed analysis:
Should we adjust the soft tissue, the teeth, or the bone?Only then can we truly restore balance.
⠀[Sunken Mouth Surgery is a procedure that corrects facial balance by addressing inward lips]
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The Art of Protruding Lip Correction

 

636. <The Art of Protruding Lip Correction>

When the lips project beyond harmony, the solution lies not in a single technique but in a deeply customized plan. Protruding lip correction encompasses a wide range—from simple dental realignment to complex three-jaw surgeries—because no two profiles are ever the same.

In cases where the jaw is normal but teeth alone protrude (dental protrusion), orthodontics can refine the angle and position of the teeth to improve facial balance. Extractions may be needed if there’s significant crowding. When the chin is recessed, genioplasty (Genio-A) advances the chin, restoring proportion and strength to the lower face.

But when the issue is skeletal—where both upper and lower jaws push forward (skeletal protrusion)—surgery becomes the primary solution. One option is anterior segmental osteotomy (ASO), which repositions the front jaw segments after tooth extractions. Though powerful, ASO often pairs with post-op orthodontics to refine tooth alignment.

Some patients require more than ASO. In cases with a long upper jaw and visible gums when smiling, LeFort I osteotomy shortens the maxilla and must be performed together with ASO—a combination called three-jaw surgery. Add to this a deviated jawline or recessed chin, and the treatment plan may expand to include orthognathic surgery (OGS) and genioplasty.

When lower jaw asymmetry is severe, vertical ramal osteotomy (IVRO) may replace traditional SSRO for better skeletal realignment. If the face has strong zygomas or a square jawline, cheekbone and mandibular angle reductions may be integrated for full harmony
Every face is unique. Some need only braces. Others, chin enhancement. Some require delicate bone work involving ASO, LeFort, IVRO, and Genio-A. This is why treatment plans—and costs—can differ tenfold. The key lies in thorough analysis and a highly individualized approach guided by an experienced specialist.

[Protruding lip correction is the art of drawing the face inward, revealing the beauty of balance]
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#ThreeJawSurgery #NaturalContour #JawlineSculpting

Lip Commissuroplasty

 

635.<Lip Commissuroplasty>

Lip commissuroplasty is a surgical procedure designed to refine the corners of the mouth (oral commissures), altering their direction and shape to improve both aesthetics and function. It encompasses several techniques: lip corner lifting for downward-turned corners, commissurotomy to widen a small mouth, commissuroplasty reduction for overly broad mouths, and asymmetry correction for uneven corners.

Anatomically, the oral commissure is a complex zone where several muscles converge—zygomaticus major, depressor anguli oris, levator anguli oris, and the buccinator—each contributing to the dynamic balance of the lips. The orientation of these corners significantly affects one's facial expression: upward-tilted corners evoke friendliness and positivity, whereas downward corners can appear melancholic or stern. A short commissure may suggest a constrained or tight-lipped appearance; an extended one, openness and ease.

Surgically, the procedure involves precise incisions and repositioning of skin and muscle to secure the desired direction. Non-surgical options include botulinum toxin injections to relax depressor muscles and thread lifting to elevate the corners.

Extension techniques can laterally open the mouth, while reduction procedures can refine an overly wide result. Commissure asymmetry is often linked to habitual facial expressions and can also reflect skeletal imbalances, at times necessitating orthognathic or facial contouring surgeries.

Yet not all cases require surgery. Mild asymmetries or sagging can often be improved with neuromodulators, fillers, or even by retraining facial expression patterns—reminding us that a natural smile, consistently practiced, remains a subtle but powerful form of aesthetic rehabilitation.

[ Lip commissuroplasty is the art of sculpting the final accent of your smile.]
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Lip Aesthetic Surgery

 

634. <Lip Aesthetic Surgery>

Lip surgery is a refined procedure that goes far beyond simply adding volume. It harmonizes the smile line, lip contour, facial proportions, and overall expression. Thin or flat lips can convey an aged or tired look and may benefit from lip augmentation. Conversely, excessively thick lips can appear heavy or coarse and may be improved with lip reduction. In cases of excessive gum exposure when smiling—often perceived as less attractive—a gummy smile correction may be performed.

Modern lip aesthetics includes lip augmentation, reduction, lifts, corner reshaping, asymmetry correction, gummy smile correction, and vermilion border enhancement to redefine the lip line.

Lip augmentation typically uses hyaluronic acid-based fillers, ideal for the lip’s delicate mucosa and border. Though the effect lasts 6–12 months, microfat grafting can provide a more lasting solution. Lip reduction involves precise excision of inner mucosal tissue to create a balanced, refined contour.

The “bullhorn” lip lift shortens the philtrum and enhances upper lip volume, often giving a more youthful and feminine profile. Cupid’s bow shaping and heart-shaped lip design—full lower lip paired with an M-shaped upper lip—are also popular choices.

Yet, the lips are not merely cosmetic. They play vital roles in speech, emotion, intimacy, and physiological function. Rich in peripheral nerves, the lips are a uniquely sensitive organ—and their anatomy, including the philtrum, Cupid’s bow, vermilion border, and commissures, must be preserved with utmost care. Once damaged, these structures are extremely difficult to restore.

Ultimately, lip surgery should be approached with both aesthetic sensibility and deep respect for anatomical and functional integrity. It often represents the "final frontier" in aesthetic enhancement, and one should carefully reflect on the true necessity of such a procedure.

“Lip surgery can be a subtle sign of aesthetic addiction. Reflect before you proceed.”
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perioral wrinkle

 633.< perioral wrinkle>

The Mouth Remembers. So Does the Soul.

Over time, fine lines form around the lips—not just from age, but from the small, repeated habits of life. A habitual pout, a furrow of discontent, the subtle tension of the mouth—all become etched into the skin.

With a refined combination of Botox, filler, laser, thread lift, or even facelift, these lines can be softened. But true transformation comes not just from technique—it comes from awareness.

To prevent such lines, we must start from within. A softer heart makes for a softer mouth. A positive spirit lifts not only the soul but the corners of the lips.

Perioral wrinkle correction is more than aesthetic—it is the quiet art of smoothing the emotional traces life leaves behind.

[The expression of the lips is the echo of the heart. This procedure refines the layered imprint of our emotional history.]
— 633mm, Growing Pine Tree-

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philtral reduction

 632. <philtral reduction>

A long philtrum can age your face.
It elongates the midface, pulls the lips down, and hides your smile. Philtral reduction shortens this space through precise surgical technique, enhancing balance and youthfulness.

But there’s more to it than skin and scalpel.
A long philtrum often comes from a life without laughter—underused smile muscles, forgotten expressions.

Yes, surgery can elevate your lip.
But so can daily smiling.
Train your levator muscles. Let your teeth show.
Let joy reshape you from within.

Because true rejuvenation isn’t just surgical—it’s expressive.

Refine the philtrum. Restore the smile. Reclaim yourself.

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