Hypothesis Philtral column definition and cupid's bow shape matter much more than philtrum length

[Pendejo]

The following image shows what the philtral columns and the cupid's bow are:

Undefined philtral columns and flat-shaped cupid's bows have a much more negative effect on the appearance of the mouth area than a long philtrum has.

They make you look older and like you have fetal alcohol syndrome.

You can still look good with a moderately long philtrum if you have a defined cupids bow and philtral columns.

Of course to be able to look good with a long philtrum you also need to have a tall chin and a short nose or/and a wide IPD, but thats not the point of this thread.

 

[Rkelly]

I agree
But is there anything you can do to get a more defined Cupid's bow or philtral column?

 

[Pendejo]

But is there anything you can do to get a more defined Cupid's bow or philtral column?

I think you could change the shape of the cupid's bow with a vermillion advancement of the lip, the procedure is explained on this thread.

As for the philtral columns, to make them more defined you can get:

Fillers:


And dermal grafts:

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I think you can get implants to enhance the philtral columns too, but I havent really looked into that.

 

[Hououin Kyouma]

The following image shows what the philtral columns and the cupid's bow are:

Undefined philtral columns and flat-shaped cupid's bows have a much more negative effect on the appearance of the mouth area than a long philtrum has.

They make you look older and like you have fetal alcohol syndrome.

You can still look good with a moderately long philtrum if you have a defined cupids bow and philtral columns.

Of course to be able to look good with a long philtrum you also need to have a tall chin and a short nose or/and a wide IPD, but thats not the point of this thread.

do i have a defined cupids bow and philtral columns?

 

[Pendejo]

do i have a defined cupids bow and philtral columns?

Yes.

There is something wrong with your mouth tho, but I can't really pinpoint what it is.

 

[Hououin Kyouma]

Yes.

There is something wrong with your mouth tho, but I can't really pinpoint what it is.

not very wide