For some men, their philtrum can drop by up to 5mm, whereas a female's philtrum may lengthen by around 3.5mm. With age, it continues to lengthen by an average of 0.5 mm every ten years. Genetics can also determine philtrum length. If one of your parents has a longer philtrum length, you may too.
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