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.
16 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalLocal65 before/after photos
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.
This information was compiled by our editorial team from publicly available clinical sources. This site has no physician reviewer. Please consult your treating doctor before making any decision.
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