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?

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A: Lip lift with rhinoplasty

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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... more

A: Lip lift and closed rhinoplasty can be done at the same time

William Portuese, MD

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.

A: Can be done at same time

Richard Gentile, MD

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... more

A: Lip lift and rhinoplasty together

Steven Wallach, MD

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... more

A: Blood supply risk is real but minimal

Kevin Ende, MD

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.

A: Absolutely!

George J. Beraka, MD

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... more

A: Lip lift with or after rhinoplasty

Brent Moelleken, MD

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... more

A: be sure you really want the lip lift...

Steven Teitelbaum, MD

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... more

A: Liplift and Rhinoplasty Simultaneously

Tanveer Janjua, MD

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. Regards

A: Lip Lift with Rhinoplasty not safe!

Manish H. Shah, MD

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... more

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