Procedures

Lip lift (philtrum reduction)

₩2,200,000from 1,658 reviews57 clinics
Excises a strip of skin under the nose to shorten the philtrum and roll the upper lip outward, increasing visible vermilion without filler. The incision is placed in the nasal sill and alar crease.
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Rating
9.48/ 10
from 1,658 reviews
Satisfaction
94.4%
from 1,658 reviews
Median price
₩2,200,000
₩550,000–₩5,500,000 · ≈ US$1,547
Downtime
7–10days
Full recovery 8–24 wks
Flight safe
7days after

Calculated from 47 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How much does Lip lift (philtrum reduction) cost in Korea?

Median price ₩2,200,000 (≈ US$1,547). ₩550,000–₩5,500,000 Calculated from 47 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)

Bundled procedures ₩770,000 · From 14 bundled cases

How long is the downtime for Lip lift (philtrum reduction)?

7–10 days. Full recovery 8–24 wks · Flight safe 7 days

The scar beneath the nose is permanent, and excessive shortening of the philtrum cannot be reversed.
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Last updated 2026-08-06