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Can Rhinoplasty Affect Upper Lip's Appearance?

asked 3 years ago by roxygirl in Canada
Latest answer by Houtan Chaboki, MD
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Tags: upper lip

I'm three months Rhinoplasty post-op and I'm not happy with the result. Not only am I still in pain, but my nose is still upturned, with a hanging columella, and has even affected the look of my upper lip. Is this normal and/or can it be fixed?

2 answers to Can Rhinoplasty Affect Upper Lip's Appearance?

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Yes, rhinoplasty surgery can affect the upper lip

Roxygirl, First, 3 months after rhinoplasty (cosmetic nose surgery) is still relatively early. The nose, especially the tip area and skin, continue to change. Most of the swelling resolves within a month, with the final swelling taking at least 1 year. Second, the tip of the nose, septum, and upper lip are connected intimately and affect one another. Modifying and reshaping the columella, nostrils, lower lateral cartilages, vestibule, caudal septum, and nasal muscles all contribute to the... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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I am sorry that you are unhappy with the result of your rhinoplasty. By 3 months I would say what you have know will probably not change too much. Yes, there is still some swelling but that minor swelling will go away over the next several months. If you are unhappy, you can always have a revision, but I would wait at least 1 year until the tissues are soft.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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