Cupid’s bow is one of several facial features which have been given Greek or Roman names.
The cupid’s bow is the curve in the middle of the upper lip.
People today still use lip liner, gloss or lipstick to accentuate their cupids bow.
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Some people even havecosmetic surgeryto accentuate this feature or choose to permanently enhance this feature with cosmetic tattooing.
Philtrum is the Latin derivation of the Greek wordphiltronmeaning love potion.
Deformities of Cupid’s Bow
Some medical conditions can interfere with the development of these facial features.
The anatomic feature of Cupids Bow and the philtrum are developed around 13 weeks of gestation (pregnancy).
Abnormalities to the development of these facial features generally occur before this time.
For example, cleft lip generally begins to occur in the third to eighth week of gestation.
More than one surgery is often required to complete the repair.
As stated previously, there are multiple surgical methods which can be used.
Recovery times and after care will depend on the method that your surgeon uses.
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