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Can Cutting the Depressor Septi Muscle Affect my Smile in the Long-term?
I will be going through rhinoplasty surgery soon where, amongst other things, my depressor septi muscle will be cut to prevent my nasal tip from...
Is the Entire Depressor Septi Muscle Supposed to Be Disconnected During Rhinoplasty?
My doctor "released" (he said it was not cut?) the entire depressor septi muscle during rhinoplasty. I am unhappy with the changes it has...
How Safe and Effective is It to Cut the Depressor Septi Muscle?
My nose tip tends to droop with facial animation. I have heard that cutting the depressor septi muscle can help alleviate this problem. However, I am...
My Surgeon Cut the Depressor Septi Muscle to Stop my Nose Drooping when I Smile but There's Little Improvement. What Can I Do?
Hi, My nose tip droops when I smile and the bridge becomes more curved like a 'roman nose'. The surgeon only cut the depressor septi muscle...
Depressor Septi Muscle Cut. Will the Distance Between my Nose and Upper Lip Go Back to Normal?
Hi, I had closed rhinoplasty 8 days ago. My depressor septi muscle was cut because it was pulling my nose down while speaking. While I am aware that...
Can You Reconnect the 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...
Could Cutting Depressor Septi Improve Nose Tip?
I'm looking for a minimally invasive way to lift my nose tip and improve my naso labia curve. Could Botox or cutting the depressor septi muscle...
Will my Face Benefit from Rhinoplasty? (photo)
I have always had a problem with my appearance but most significantly my nose. However, I really like my eyes and my smile straight on. 4 surgeons...
Is It Possible to Reattach the M. Nasolabialis Muscle to the Septum?
My doctor released the m. nasolabialis muscle (in addition to the depressor septi) during septorhinoplasty (approx. 4.5 years ago). As a result my...
Can Cutting of the Depressor Septi Nasi Muscle Be Done Without Full Rhinoplasty? (photo)
Hi! I have a drooping tip when I smile and it bothers me. If I get the wrong angle in photos it can make me look like a different person & it...
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