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Can the Labii Levator Superioris Muscle Be Repaired?

asked 1 year ago by 3302anon in New York
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 193 times
Tags: age 25-34, repair

I believe my labii levator superioris muscle was compromised during a poorly executed rhinoplasty procedure 4 years ago. I am recently seeking a revision but was wondering if the muscle can this be reinserted into the proper location? I have loss of muscle tone and sagging mid face area. Also, there is alot of extra skin around my mouth area as well. My side view looks like I aged 20 years. I am only 30 years old.

4 answers to Can the Labii Levator Superioris Muscle Be Repaired?

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Muscle injury

It is extremely difficult to answer your questions without seeing your photos or examining you – the hypothetical muscle injury you speak of would be extremely unlikely
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Repair of Levator Labii Superioris

You may be correct, but I cannot imagine how this muscle could be damaged during rhinoplasty surgery. If you have not done so, consult with a neurologist and/or a physician who does reconstructive work after nerve injuries such as Bells Palsy or strokes. I'm not suggesting you have a nerve injury, but these specialists have experience in diagnosing and treating facial weakness, regardless  of cause.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Droopy mid face

Ou might be right in your "Diagnosis" or assessment. However My advise is to consult a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON For complete exam and dignosis. Your facial droop may have nothing to do with the rhinoplasty you had. The lavator labii superioris can also be tested with electromyography. As far as reinsertion of the muscle, I do not believe it is possible, the muscle fibers has atrophied by now and retracted.Therefore the problem you are experiencing has to be corrected... more
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Repair of levator labii superioris

I am not aware of a defined surgical procedure to perform this. A few surgeons have described suspension to the midface or lateral nasal sidewall to improve breathing and I have heard similar reports from individuals who have undergone facial suspension procedures following a stroke with facial paralysis.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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