All about lip valley surgery for that pouty look

Do you know that having a slight groove or dent in the middle of your lower lips makes your lips look more puckered and is actually sexy? Bet you didn’t know that!

Coined as double-lobed lower lips, having that cute dent on your lower lips can make your lower lips look poutier and fuller than your upper lips. Spotted on Angelina Jolie’s lips, that dent gives an extra va-va-voom and pucker up your lips. For those with single-lobed lips, do not despair for lip valley surgery can help you achieve that. Read on to learn more!

What is the golden ratio for Korean lips?

The key to sweet yet sexy Korean lips is finding the correct proportions for your lips. Here’s a guide to the golden lip ratio:

1. Ideal thickness for lips is 1:1.615. Meaning the size of your top lip is 1/3 the size of your bottom lip.
2. Ideal degree for the slant of your cupid bow is approximately 10°.
3. Ideal degree for the slant of your inner lip curve is 5°.

What is lip valley surgery?

Lip valley surgery is a surgical procedure that creates a slight groove or dent on your lower lips, resulting in your lips look poutier and sexier. This procedure might be more of a ‘want’, than a ‘need’. In fact, most of us are born with a single-lobed lower lip, hence making this lip shape extraordinary and coveted.

And not to blow our own horns, but Hyundai Aesthetics is one of the most popular clinic in Korea which does lip surgeries well.

Lip valley surgery procedure

Lip valley surgical procedure is simple – an incision is made in the middle of your lower lip to form a slight dent or vertical line. That dent between the two tubercles of your lower lips will make your lower lips appear full and poutier, giving an overall sexy look to your pout.

How long does lip valley surgery take?

Lip valley surgery in Korea usually lasts 1 hr, and is performed under sedation anesthesia so you will not feel any pain.

When can I see results?

Results from lip valley surgery are almost immediate and permanent, apart from minor swelling and bruising which might last up to 2 weeks. In addition, you should not to use a straw for at least 1 month in order for your lips to heal properly.

Do take note that the success of your lip valley surgery not only lies in the hands of your surgeon but also how you well you recover after surgery. So learn how to properly care for your lips during the recovery period by reading our article on lip surgery aftercare and post-op instructions.

Actual recovery time vary among individuals, and is subjected to one’s health condition & healing response.

How long should I stay in Korea?

Lip valley surgery in Korea is not considered a major surgery so hospitalization is not required. But do stay until your stitches are removed, and go shopping in the meantime!

Stitch removal

Stitches are usually removed 7 days after surgery.

Cautions on stitch removal

If you remove the stitches earlier then advised, your wound might reopen, causing an infection. And if you remove it too late, you risk further scarring and pigmentation.

Sometimes due to time constraints, you might consider having your stitches removed at the local hospitals in your home country.

Although that is possible (but not recommended), it depends on how well you have been healing and is also subjected to doctor’s approval.

Alternatives to lip valley surgery

Another alternative used to achieve a double-lobed lower lip look is to get lip fillers. Lip fillers are injected into the center of the two lobes of your lower lip, but avoided at the vertical line which divides the two lobes. The result, a double-lobed lower lip which gives an overall sexy and puckered look to your lips.

Unfortunately, these results are not permanent, and typically last 6~8 months. Plus the fact that you use your lips constantly, these fillers might lose their effects faster. That said, there’s no harm in trying them out first to see if you would really like the results before getting your lip valley surgery.

What other lip surgery complements lip valley surgery?

1. Smile lift surgery

If you have downturned lips which make you look angry and depressed, consider a smile lift surgery to bring back the smile on your face.

2. Cupid’s bow surgery

Enhance the shape of your lips and add curves to your pout with cupid’s bow surgery to give your lips that perfect pout.

3. Philtrum reduction

A long philtrum makes your face looks long but philtrum reduction surgery can help fix that and enhance your facial proportions.

4. Lip enhancement surgery

Lip enhancement surgery might be the solution if you are looking to add volume and enhance your thin lips.

5. Lip reduction surgery

If you have lips which are too thick that is making you self-conscious, you should consider lip reduction surgery for more proportionate lips.

Conclusion

There is no doubt that having full and plump lips is the trend. And one way of making your lips look fuller is to have a double-lobed lower lip. Having double-lobed lower lips may be uncommon, but its definitely one of the lip shapes that are coveted by many.

However, do take note that lip valley surgery is irreversible so make sure that you really want the surgery before going for it. Above all, make sure you consult a professional doctor who is highly skilled and well-versed in lip surgeries for the best results.