Can You Reconnect the Depressor Septi Muscle?

asked 2 years ago by 3302anon in New York
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: muscle repair, depressor septi muscle

I had rhinoplasty 4 years ago. My upper lip is not elevated as much as it was before and you do not see my upper teeth as much. The doctor said he did cut the depressor septi muscle. He said he could reconnect it to to fix the problem. Is it possible to do this?

4 answers to Can You Reconnect the Depressor Septi Muscle?

Reconnecting the depressor septi muscle

Reconnecting the depressor septi muscle is not likely to be successful. The depressor septi muscle is a released to prevent the tip of the nose from drooping upon animation.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Reconnecting Depressor Septi Muscle

With all due repect to your surgeon, I think successful reconstruction of a small functioning depressor septi muscle would be challenging. However, this would be a relatively minor procedure. If there is not improvement in lip position, consider lip shortening techniques.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Depressor Septi Muscle

Hi, This is a very small thin muscle. Once cut, it probably atrophies over time so it would be very difficult to to fine it. Even if it were found and reconnected I don't think it would work. So its probably not a good idea. Best, Dr.S.