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Different Lips After Rhinoplasty, What Can I Do?

asked 5 months ago by shazza123 in london
Latest answer by Thomas Fiala, MD
Question viewed 157 times
Tags: options, unhappy

i had rhinoplasty a year ago.i ended up with a overly narrow tip.my main issue is that my lips have changed.one of my most beautiful feature.they look pushed out its hard to explain and no where near as pretty as they used to look.i told him i didnt want my tip raised and it doesnt look like he did raise the tip but he seemed to have shaved my collumellar too much is that what could be causing my lip to look different?i am so upset.i work as a model and feel now my career is over because of this

8 answers to Different Lips After Rhinoplasty, What Can I Do?

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Lip changes after rhinoplasty

I'm sorry you are having problems with this. Most rhinoplasty work does not directly affect the lips, unless the area near the base of the columella is specifically worked on. Can you post some before and after photos for us to look at ? If it's a surgical change, it should be fixable with a revision procedure.
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Lip change with rhinoplasty

It is highly unusual for you to have changes in your lip after rhinoplasty. In many situations it is an illusion from the changes to the nose. Seeing pre-op photos and post-op results would be helpful.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Different Lips After Rhinoplasty, What Can I Do?

Before and after photos would help identify what has created this illusion...as Rhinoplasty can't actually change the lips but will make the upper lip and the area between that and the base, of the nose, more prominent (better visualized actually). As the nasal tip is rotated upward, the upper lip becomes more visible as does the entire space between the nose and upper lip. Rhinoplasty patients sometimes confuse this for an actual change to the lips. Understanding and... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Revisional rhinoplasty

Hi! Thank you for your question. It is difficult to provide you with an accurate diagnosis without a consultation or at least a photograph. On that note, revisional rhinoplasty is very much possible. I would recommend doing your research and consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon that has much experience in rhinoplasties. Good luck! Dr. Sam Speron
Sam Speron, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Unhappy after rhinoplasty

It is hard to provide an answer without seeing some pictures. In general the results are probably final after a year. The nose is intimately related to the upper lip so any distortion or tension near the columella can change upper lip dynamics. Revision rhinoplasty is technically more demanding than primary rhinoplasty but for the unhappy patient it remains a necessity. Check with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with complex revisions. ... more
Daniel Greenwald, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Change in lip shape after Rhinoplasty

Without seeing photos its difficult to advise. In certain rhinoplasty procedures the nose is shortened while maintaining the rotation of the tip of the nose. This would result in a longer upper white lip but would not change the shape of the red lip. If the nasal spine was reduced which is done in certain rhinoplasty procedures this would have further changed the character of the upper lip. Speak to your surgeon to find out details of what was done. As a ... more
Philip Solomon, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip Change after Rhinoplasty

There is no possible way to answer your question without a consultation, or at the very least a full set of medical pre and post op photos, not the kind you just take at home. However I am sure you can find a well qualified surgeon that can give you the result you want. Just do careful research and make sure it is someone who does a lot of nose surgery. Not all plastic surgeons do.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Lips Altered After Rhinoplasty

Without photos, there is no way to give you an opinion on your situation. However, it is unlikely that a rhinoplasty changed your lips. The nose needs to be in balance with the rest of your face, and it is possible that the balance is now off making other areas of your face more noticeable. Resubmit with a before and after photo to get a better answer. Best of luck, Vincent Marin, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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