Lip Lift / Lip-Rhinoplasty

Scarless Lip Lift

#HIDDEN SCAR #SCARLESS

The Retmus Hidden-Incision Lip Lift reduces the distance between the nose and the upper lip,
improving midface balance and creating a more youthful appearance.

Surgery Information

Surgery Duration	Approximately 1 hour
Incision Site	Columella and inside the nostrils (Hidden Scar Method)
Stitch Removal	After 7 days
Anesthesia	Sedation (Sleeping Anesthesia)
Recovery Period	7 days
Follow-up visits	1 visit after surgery
Hospitalization	Same-day discharge

Lip Lift / Lip-Rhinoplasty

Scarless Lip Lift

#HIDDEN SCAR #SCARLESS

The Retmus Hidden-Incision Lip Lift reduces the distance between the nose and the upper lip, improving midface balance and creating a more youthful appearance.

Surgery Information

Surgery Duration	Approximately 1 hour
Incision Site	Columella and inside the nostrils (Hidden Scar Method)
Stitch Removal	After 7 days
Anesthesia	Sedation (Sleeping Anesthesia)
Recovery Period	7 days
Follow-up visits	1 visit after surgery
Hospitalization	Same-day discharge

Retmus Plastic Surgery

What is Dr. Chung’s Lip Lift?

A lip lift is a procedure that shortens the long philtrum between the nose
and the upper lip, naturally improving the overall balance and proportions of the face.

A long philtrum can make the face look longer
and may give an older appearance.

Through a lip lift, the shortened philtrum not only creates a more defined
and three-dimensional facial contour but also provides a youthful, refreshed look.

The Retmus lip lift is not simply about reducing length —
it is a highly advanced aesthetic procedure that precisely considers tooth show,
upper-lip volume, and midface proportions to achieve complete facial harmony.

Retmus Plastic Surgery

Global Standard – The Retmus Lip Lift Recognized Worldwide

A new surgical technique validated through publication in SCI/SCIE international journals
Dr. Chung presents a new lip lift method

Dr. Chung has gained academic attention
by publishing a new lip lift technique in SCI/SCIE international journals.

In particular, this scar-minimizing lip lift can be performed simultaneously with double-jaw surgery,
maximizing improvements in midface proportions and reduction effects—an innovative approach.

What double-jaw surgery alone could not achieve in midface reduction, Retmus makes possible.

Retmus Plastic Surgery

Conventional Lip Lift Incision Method

Here is an overview of the general surgical approach used in standard lip lift procedures.

Method 01
Subnasal Incision (Bullhorn Incision)

This method may result in visible scarring from the front, and stretched scars can potentially cause nostril drooping.

Method 02
Vermilion Border Incision (Lip Advancement)

This method may cause changes in lip shape, and scars along the red line can become prominent.

The Uniqueness of the Retmus Lip Lift

Improving the issues of conventional methods

We improve the issues of conventional lip lifts and
perform the procedure with an innovative surgical method.

01
Minimizing scar visibility with columella and intranasal incisions (Hidden Scar)

02
Creating a natural three-dimensional appearance with a philtrum C-curve design

03
Improving the nasolabial angle for harmonious proportions between the nose and lips

04
Firmly securing the orbicularis oris muscle to the maxilla to minimize the risk of recurrence

05
Precise technique that also considers prevention of nostril widening

06
1:1 customized design based on individual anatomical structure

Ideal Candidates

When a Lip Lift is Recommended:

01
When the distance between the nose and upper lip is long, making the face appear overall longer

02
When insufficient tooth show while smiling gives a closed or tight appearance

03
When the philtrum has lengthened after orthodontic or double-jaw surgery

04
When a long philtrum gives an older-looking impression

05
When midface proportions are unbalanced and a more harmonious facial appearance is desired

06
When the nose tip is elevated after rhinoplasty, making the philtrum appear longer

07
When a drooping or widened nose tip combined with a long philtrum affects facial aesthetics<

08
When seeking a more youthful look and enhanced three-dimensional facial contour

09
When overall facial balance is needed in conjunction with other procedures (rhinoplasty, facial contouring, facelift, etc.)

10
When previous lip lift results have relapsed or are unsatisfactory, requiring revision.

Before & After

Retmus Lip Lift Revision Surgery

Revisional Lip Lift

Revisional Lip Lift (4 Months After Surgery)

Revisional Lip Lift (1 Month After Surgery)

Revisional Lip Lift (2 Months After Surgery)

Revisional Lip Lift (3 Months After Surgery)

Revisional Lip Lift (1 Month After Surgery)

Key Points of the Retmus Lip Lift

Ideal Facial Proportions
Point 01

Optimal balance between the nose, philtrum, and lips
Point 02

The Retmus Lip Lift
allows for a customized procedure optimized for each individual.

Designed with anatomical structures in mind, the Retmus Lip Lift
provides a tailored approach that suits each patient’s unique features.

By reducing the philtrum by an average of 4–5 mm,
it enhances overall facial balance and creates a more youthful appearance.

Incisions are made under the columella and inside the nose, preventing visible external scars, and the orbicularis oris muscle is securely anchored to the maxilla, minimizing the risk of recurrence.

Additionally, it can prevent nostril widening, and for patients with wide nostrils, nostril reduction can be performed. For those with a flat facial profile, tip rhinoplasty and columella refinement can be done simultaneously, further improving the overall balance between the philtrum and nose.

Key Points of the Retmus Lip Lift

Ideal
Facial Proportions
Point 01

Optimal balance between the nose, philtrum, and lips
Point 02

The Retmus Lip Lift
allows for a customized procedure optimized for each individual.

Designed with anatomical structures in mind, the Retmus Lip Lift
provides a tailored approach that suits each patient’s unique features.

By reducing the philtrum by an average of 4–5 mm,
it enhances overall facial balance and creates a more youthful appearance.

Retmus Plastic Surgery

Retmus’ Unique Differentiation

“Hide the scars, reveal the dimension.
This is what sets Retmus apart.”

HIDDEN SCAR – Minimizing Scars
Incisions and sutures are placed so that scars are not visible externally, minimizing their appearance.

Artistic Design Sense
The face is analyzed with the precision of a portrait artist, allowing for a customized design and surgical plan optimized for each individual.

Three-Dimensional Transformation & Smaller Face Effect
The flat philtrum is reshaped into a C-curve line, making the face appear smaller and more three-dimensional.

Natural Volume
Adding three-dimensional volume to the philtrum enhances overall facial balance and harmony.

Premium Technique
An original method personally developed by Dr. Chung, ensuring a delicate and safe surgical procedure.

Retmus Lip Lift – Types of Surgery

Retmus Lip Lift – Key Point

Simply raising the tip of the nose does not improve a protruding mouth or create a refined profile.

At Retmus Plastic Surgery, the nasolabial angle correction considers the proportions of both the nose tip and the philtrum.
The procedure precisely adjusts the ideal nasolabial angle and philtrum length.

This approach does not merely change the shape of the nose—it balances the overall face,
naturally improves a protruding mouth, and enhances a three-dimensional, elegant side profile.

In particular, the customized design developed by Dr. Chung applies his expertise to carefully correct each patient’s facial structure,
achieving the most ideal nasolabial angle and side profile.

The Ideal Retmus Nasolabial Angle Line

Nose Surgery Line Without Considering the Nasolabial Angle

Precise Correction Considering the Nasolabial Angle and Philtrum Length

The Ideal Retmus Nasolabial Angle Line

Effect of Retmus Nasolabial Angle

Retmus effect 01
Ideal Philtrum Ratio and Lip Line

Retmus effect 02
Protruding or Duck Lips Correction

Retmus effect 03
Midface Reduction and Youthful Effect

By precisely adjusting the philtrum ratio and shape according to the individual’s facial structure, the lip line becomes more natural and harmonious.

By modifying the angle and length of the philtrum, protruding lips and duck lips can be corrected, resulting in a softer and more refined appearance.

Reducing the unnecessarily long midface creates ideal facial proportions and enhances a more youthful, rejuvenated look.

Retmus effect 01
Ideal Philtrum Ratio and Lip Line

By precisely adjusting the philtrum ratio and shape according to the individual’s facial structure, the lip line becomes more natural and harmonious.

Retmus effect 02
Protruding or Duck Lips Correction

By modifying the angle and length of the philtrum, protruding lips and duck lips can be corrected, resulting in a softer and more refined appearance.

Retmus effect 03
Midface Reduction and Youthful Effect

Reducing the unnecessarily long midface creates ideal facial proportions and enhances a more youthful, rejuvenated look.

C-Curve Philtrum Concavity Hidden Scar C-curve

A flat and long philtrum can make the face appear two-dimensional and reduce facial depth.
The Hidden Scar C-Curve Philtrum Concavity, an innovative surgical technique
developed personally by Dr. Chung, CEO of Retmus Plastic Surgery, addresses these concerns.

Through a subtle incision inside the nose rather than externally beneath it, unnecessary fat is delicately removed, creating volume and forming a smooth,
natural C-curve along the philtrum when viewed from the side.
After surgery, the philtrum gains volume, and the face appears smaller, more dimensional, and aesthetically balanced.

Features of Retmus C-Curve

At Retmus Plastic Surgery, the goal is not just simple correction but the creation of a three-dimensional, aesthetically pleasing line.
Dr. Chung, CEO of Retmus, performs each procedure personally, offering the most natural and refined results through a customized design
that considers the harmony and proportions of each patient’s face.

Retmus Philtrum Line Correction

Philtrum Column Formation

For cases where the philtrum lacks contour and appears flat, Retmus’ precise technique creates a new philtrum column, resulting in a more three-dimensional line.By adding a natural philtrum curve, the central area of the face becomes more defined and harmoniously enhanced.

Philtrum Groove Regeneration

This method improves the contour of the upper philtrum to enhance the aesthetic balance of the face. Dr. Chung’s innovative regenerative technique does more than just fill a depressed area—it restores overall philtrum volume and dimensionality, creating the effect of a smaller, more refined face.

Retmus Alar Lift

Purpose of the Alar Lift Procedure

01
Correction of alar drooping caused by previous rhinoplasty

02
Improvement of sagging alar tissue due to aging

03
Refinement of nostrils that appear wide or flared

04
Improvement of a heavy or thick alar lobule that creates a dull impression

05
Correction of alar tissue that drops excessively when smiling

Alar Lift Surgical Method

Retmus’ alar lift is not a simple reduction. It refines
the shape and angle of the nostrils to create a more sophisticated nasal line.

Additionally, it can provide a youthful effect by making the midface appear shorter and more balanced.

Retmus Alar Lift,
Effective For These Cases

When the alar area appears droopy after previous rhinoplasty

When aging has caused the alar tissue to sag

When wide or flared nostrils create a heavy appearance

When a thick alar lobule prevents a refined, sculpted look

When the alar tissue drops noticeably when smiling

Retmus’ alar lift is not merely a reduction procedure.
It refines the shape and angle of the nostrils to create
a more sophisticated and balanced nasal line.
It can also provide a youthful effect by making the midface
appear shorter and more harmonious.

Postoperative Precautions

Here are some important guidelines to follow after surgery.

Q.
# Hidden Incision Lip LiftPatient

What should I be careful about after surgery?

# Hidden Incision Lip LiftRetmus Plastic Surgery

· Avoid getting water on the incision site until the stitches are removed.
· Swelling and bruising vary by individual but generally improve within 1–2 weeks.
· Refrain from facial massage or dermatological treatments for one month.
· Avoid pulling down the lips for one month.
· Be cautious about laughing widely or opening your mouth too much for one month.
· Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot baths for one month.
· Refrain from alcohol and smoking for one month.
· Consult your doctor before any upper lip filler procedures.
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Scarless Lip Lift

Scarless Lip Lift

What is Dr. Chung’s Lip Lift?

Global Standard – The Retmus Lip Lift Recognized Worldwide

Conventional Lip Lift Incision Method

The Uniqueness of the Retmus Lip Lift

When a Lip Lift is Recommended:

Before & After

Key Points of the Retmus Lip Lift

Key Points of the Retmus Lip Lift

Retmus’ Unique Differentiation

Retmus Lip Lift – Types of Surgery

Retmus Lip Lift – Key Point

Effect of Retmus Nasolabial Angle

C-Curve Philtrum Concavity Hidden Scar C-curve

Features of Retmus C-Curve

Retmus Philtrum Line Correction

Retmus Alar Lift

Alar Lift Surgical Method

Retmus Alar Lift, Effective For These Cases

Postoperative Precautions

Retmus Alar Lift,
Effective For These Cases