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Can a Lip Lift Be Performed with Rhinoplasty?
Is it possible to have a Lip Lift done at the same time as a Rhinoplasty? It seems logical, if the incision will be made in the area anyways. If, so can the cost be contained for both procedures if they essentially share the same incision?
Asked 32 months ago by
aboutface in Chicago, IL
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Lip lift and rhinolasty done at the same time
A lip lift and a rhinoplasty can be done at the same, but it would have to be a closed rhinoplasty with limited internal incisions. Otherwise the blood supply to the nose may be compromised and swelling of the nose may be extended beyond the normal time. Also with the injections in the nose it make it difficult to evaluate the amount of skin removal necessary to achieve the desired result in a lip lift.
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I don't recommend Rhinoplasty + Lip Lift
I don't recommend it to you. Both rhinoplasty or lip lift surgeries requiere maximum precission. Doing these two surgeries combined, would bring less technical precission. Doing them combined woul compromise scar healing and optimal correction. I would wait at least 3 month between the two procedures (first rhinoplasty).
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Recommended time interval between lip lift and rhinoplasty
No, I do not recommend this to be done combined, due to the risk of poor healing from the two very close incisions that could both impair blood flow as well as provide pulling against each other. I recommend a 6 week interval between the two- and the lip lift can easily be done under just mild or no oral sedation.
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Lip lift and rhinoplasty
They can be done together but I would reccommend against doing this. The nose drops and settles after a rhinoplasty so the amount of lip lift can be hard to judge when done at the same time. Swelling in the lip and nose together at the time of surgery also confuse the picture a bit. My recommendation, do your nose and then wait 3 months to do the lip lift.
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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A lip lift can be performed at the same time as a rhinoplasty
Absolutely. A lip lift can be combined with a rhinoplasty. This will allow you to have one recovery and may make the procedures more affordable. I have performed rhinoplasty and lip lift on numerous patients without incident. Warmest Regards.
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Lip lift with rhinoplasty
Although I am a big fan of performing multiple procedures on patients, I am not one who would do a lip lift and rhinoplasty, certainly not an open rhinoplasty. I am concerned about blood supply and even though the nose has excellent blood supply, why push the limit. If you are the one patient who gets a skin slough or tissue loss from the combination you will be extremely unhappy.
I would recommend doing the lip lift either before or after rhinoplasty surgery. Good luck with your...
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Lip lift with rhinoplasty
As you can see the general consensus is that a combined open rhinoplasty and bull's horn lip lift are generally not advised due to the possibility of compromising the blood supply to the columella. You can review the attached video to see the proximity of these two incisions.
However a 1) closed rhinoplasty and bull's horn lip lift (the preferred method of lip lift) or 2) open/closed rhinoplasty with gull wing lift lip are generally acceptable.
Be prepared for a visible scar in any case....
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Lip lift and closed rhinoplasty can be done at the same time
Yes, a lip lift can be done at the same time in conjunction with a rhinoplasty if so desired. It is probably not a good idea to have a lip lift done with an open rhinoplasty, but it would be an acceptable procedure to perform with a closed rhinoplasty.
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Can be done at same time
Yes lip lift and rhinoplasty can be performed at the same time. Again the potential benefits of this intervention need to considered with the risks of the procedure. You will have an incision and although it is well disguised it may be visible so be very careful about your decision. Usually if you can't decide don't decide.
Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip lift and rhinoplasty together
A lip lift is usually performed as a small gull wing type of excision at the nostril sill and lip junction. If you are having an open rhinoplasty, I would be hesitant to do it since a columella incision is used and may jeopardize the skin bridge between the two. If it is a closed rhinoplasty( without a columella incision) than it is probably safe.
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Blood supply risk is real but minimal
Although there is some concern over the blood supply to the nose when performing both procedures together, I have performed lip lifts and rhinoplasties during the same operation with great success.
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Absolutely!
Hi!
In New York, we are great fans of a well performed lip lft, with a scar just under and within the nostrils. It is easily combined with an open rhinoplasty. The lip lift is actually an operation that, in my opinion, is not performed often enough.
Of course there are savings when you do two procedures together, but remember that there are still two procedures to do.
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Lip lift with or after rhinoplasty
Lip lifts are wonderful operations in the right patient, performed either after or during a rhinoplasty.
Much more so than with other surgeries, lip lifts are extremely technique dependent. Patients should be absolutely concerned about the aesthetics and scarring of the procedure, and should insist on seeing many before-after pictures before proceeding.
The lip should appear graceful, proportionate and harmonious with the rest of the face. Very importantly, the scar should be virtually...
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Be sure you really want the lip lift...
I don't know how many lip lifts go so well that i don't notice them...but, I see lots of women with obvious lift lips: scars at the base of the nose, too short of an upper lip, straining to close the mouth, and just an overall "operate upon" kind of a look.
I think this a fabulous procedure in the elderly, whose lips really have lenghtened and need to be shortened, and in whom the scars usually fade inconspicuously.
For all I know, your surgeon can deliver a great result from...
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Liplift and Rhinoplasty Simultaneously
Yes, only if it is a closed rhinoplasty without any septal work.
You also have to take into consideration your overall health. For example if you have diabetes, hypertension, or you smoke then you should not have these procedures simultaneously.
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Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip Lift with Rhinoplasty not safe!
I agree with Dr. Waldman. Performing a lip lift and rhinoplasty together would potentially endanger the blood supply to the upper lip/nose region. This could cause an area of skin breakdown to appear. Being that it would be in the center of your face, the psychological consequences of a hole in the lip/nose would be devastating. I would separate the two procedures by a period of 3-6 months after careful examination by your surgeon.
Good luck.
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I would not do them at the same time
Having expertise in both procedures I would not do them together. In my opinion you are interrupting the circulation to the columella and the base of the nose and the collective effect may in rare cases cause severe circulatory compromise.
Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip lift with rhinoplasty
Hi, it possible to have a lip lift done with a rhinoplasty. However, you should discuss with your surgeon your specific goals for the lip lift to make sure that it is indeed something that can be done through the same incision. Regarding cost, that is up to your surgeon. Some will include it as part of the procedure if it is a small item that does nto add signifcant time to the surgey, and others will charge an additional fee if you require a larger procedure. I would advise you to bring...
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