Lip Zones

Lets break the lips into zones:

Upper Lip

(1) Philtral Zone– Philtral Columns give a prominent ‘bow’ appearance to the Upper Lip. This zone coincides with the cupid’s apex zone.

(2) Vermillion Central Zone– The center “V” of the top lip. This point will be used for mapping the lip center.

(3) Vermillion Cupid’s Apex Zone- Highest points of the top lip. These should coincide with Philtral Columns coming down from the nose. These points will be used to map for symmetry.

(4) Vermillion Lateral Zone- This area from the Cupids Apex Zone to the Commissural Zone should be symmetrical to the opposite side. This area is lined with lip color to restore a youthful lip line.

(5) Subvermillion Medial Zone & (6) Subvermillion Lateral Zone- This zone will be shaded for lip blushing.

(7) Peristomal Medial Zone & (8) Peristomal Lateral Zone- To reduce swelling and pain, this area will be shaded last and with the lightest pressure and saturation.

Lower Lip

(1) Commissural Zone- Corners of the mouth. Blend color into this area, being sure not to go onto the skin of the face.

(2) Peristamal Medial Zone & (3) Peristamal Lateral Zone- To reduce swelling and pain, this area will be shaded last and with the lightest pressure and saturation.

(4) Subvermillion Medial Zone & (5) Subvermillion Lateral Zone- This zone will be shaded for lip blushing.

(6) Vermillion Medial Zone & (7) Vermillion Lateral Zone- This area from the Vermillion Central Zone to the Commissural Zone should be symmetrical to the opposite side. This area is lined with lip color to restore a youthful lip line.