Vermilion Border
Pronunciation: ver-MIL-ee-on BOR-der
The distinct edge delineating the red mucosal tissue of the lips from the surrounding facial skin.
Full Definition
The vermilion border is the sharply defined margin separating the vermilion (the reddish lip mucosa) from the adjacent cutaneous skin of the face. It is a key anatomical landmark in lip augmentation, perioral rejuvenation, and micropigmentation procedures. In editorial contexts, editors must ensure 'vermilion border' is not confused with 'vermillion border' (a common misspelling) or with 'white roll', a slightly raised ridge immediately outside the vermilion border. Accurate terminology is essential in procedure descriptions, pre- and post-treatment photography reports, and cosmetic surgery records.
Usage
Usage note: The correct spelling is 'vermilion' (one 'l'). Flag 'vermillion' as a misspelling in all clinical and editorial copy.
In Context
- "Filler was injected along the vermilion border to restore definition lost through perioral ageing." — Lip augmentation procedure note
- "The typeset proof misspelled 'vermilion' as 'vermillion'; this was corrected at proofreading." — Proofreading note