What is the part called above your lip?

The philtrum is the midline groove in the upper lip that runs from the top of the lip to the nose. The way the philtrum appears is determined genetically.

Why is it called a Cupid’s bow?

The highest point of the lips features a double-curve commonly known as a cupid’s bow, named for the shape of a bow and arrow carried by Cupid. The Ancient Greeks’ ideal lip featured a dramatic cupid’s bow that supported a heavy bulb in the upper lip. The bow matched the upturned corners of the edge of the mouth.

Is Cupid’s bow attractive?

Some upper lips are uniform in shape, and others dip down in the middle, revealing two distinct peaks of the upper lip. The latter is known as a Cupid’s bow. Taylor Swift has a famous Cupid’s bow, and it’s generally viewed as an attractive feature. Cleft lips affect approximately 1 in every 600 babies born.

Why is the middle of my upper lip swollen?

Lip swelling can be caused by infection, allergies, or trauma of the lip tissues. Lip swelling can be due to relatively mild conditions, such as sunburn, or serious or life-threatening conditions, such as an anaphylactic reaction, which should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting.

What is the name of the area between the nose and upper lip?

The philtrum is the vertical groove between the nose and upper lip.

Why do I have a crease above my lip?

As your lips lose strength and volume, thin vertical lines can deepen into more prominent creases. Vertical lines can appear above your upper lip as early as your 20s, after which you produce 1\% less collagen per year.

What does a bump on your lip mean?

Lip bumps or a blister on lip can result from a minor trauma, such as biting your lip or burning it with hot food. Herpes simplex virus is a common cause of contagious, recurring lip sores called a cold sore or fever blister. A canker sore is another common cause of lip sores.

Why is my lip swollen in one spot?

If your lip swelling is confined to one side of a lip, it’s likely due to an injury to that part of your mouth, or to the presence of a cyst or other growth in that location. If you wake up and notice this, carefully examine your mouth and look or feel for what may be causing one side to be swollen.

What are the parts of your lips called?

The surface of the lip is comprised of four zones: hairy skin, vermilion border, vermilion and oral mucosa. The normal shape of the lips varies with age, and is influenced by ethnicity.

What is the area between your nose and throat called?

The area where the nose and throat meet is called the nasopharynx.