Why Long Faces Look Longer: Start with Lip Corner Fillers

It is very common to try to make the center of a long face look shorter, but if done incorrectly, it can actually make the facial proportions look more awkward.

 

In particular, procedures with lower perceived effects than expected, such as lip corner fillers and aegyo fillers, can easily lead to disappointment.

 

1) Definition | What does it mean to say 'the center looks long'?

• General central area: eyebrows–nose tip

• Actual perception: Central part: outer corner of the eye – outer corner of the mouth
  → If this area is perceived as long, the entire face will appear longer. Long face shapes often have a downward-pointing center of gravity, so simply focusing on the area around the mouth may not be effective.

2) Principle | Why Lip Corner and Aegyo Fillers Don't Work as Expected

❌ Not recommended approach

Lip corner filler

• corners of the mouth End point It is not a procedure that actually raises the

• It is closer to creating volume in the front corners of the mouth, so the feeling of shortening in the center is weak.

• Excessive treatment may make the philtrum appear longer or the corners of the mouth appear more droopy.

Aegyo filler

• It is possible to make the middle part look shorter

• Short maintenance period, high risk of shape change when repeated

• There is a possibility that filler may accumulate like fat under the eyes, so it is necessary to consider the start itself.

Note: If you have thin lips, lip fillers may help improve central perception.
corners of the mouth End point For angles, botox for the corners of the mouth may be relatively more suitable.

3) Note | Why you should change direction for long face shapes

• Move the center of gravity upward rather than directly reducing the vertical length

• Lift sagging volume or straighten side lines
  → The key is to “pull it up and fill the sides” rather than “make it shorter.”

4) Recommended Options | Relatively Considerable Options

Deep ball laser lifting

• Raise the center of gravity by lifting the sagging core

• The more sagging there is, the greater the perceived effect tends to be.

• If the change is significant when the ball is lifted, the consideration value is ↑

Side cheek filler

• If your cheekbones are concave, your face will look longer.

• Creates a smooth side line to reduce the perception of length

• The side cheeks are prone to adhesions, so they tend to last a long time.

Real lifting

• Design can be adjusted by adding weight

• For long face shapes, emphasizing the volume of the cheekbones and cheekbones can actually be an advantage.

Forehead filler

• Move the highest point of the clown upwards

• Raise the center of gravity of the entire face to create a shorter impression

 

5) Summary

• Avoid: Lip corner filler, aegyo filler (low perception of shortening in the central area, risk)

• Consider: Deep cheek lifting → cheek/front cheek filler → thread lifting

• Change your perspective: Instead of trying to shrink the height, try to lift it up and fill the sides.

A long face shape isn't a flaw. Rather than drastically changing it, subtle adjustments to volume and center of gravity can significantly change your impression. Use your judgment to make your choice.