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Upper Lip and Nose Tip Immovable After Rhinoplasty

I underwent closed Rhinoplasty a little over a month ago. Some areas are still numb but it's not the main problem for me. The upper lip feels like...

10 doctor answers

Stiff Upper Lip After Closed Rhinoplasty?

I recently underwent closed Rhinoplasty, where the prominent hump on my nose was removed and the tip slightly projected. I also had the depressor...

5 doctor answers

Possible to Lengthen the Nose to Reduce Distance Between Nose and Upper Lip?

I have a short nose, which accentuates my long philtrum. I'm wondering if it's possible to increase the length of the nose and thereby close the gap...

8 doctor answers

Can Your Nose Cartilage Be Broken Even if X-rays Are Negative?

I fell onto my face, and had severe bleeding from the R side of my nose for about 5'. It swelled but there was not much bruising. I had a large...

6 doctor answers | 2 community comments

Lip Lift and Rhinoplasty

I am considering a rhinoplasty and an upper lift lip to improve the appearance of my face. I would like my nose to appear narrower and more feminine...

13 doctor answers

Can the Function of the Upper Lip Change After Tension Nose is Released?

I had septorhinoplasty 4.5 years ago for a deviated septum and hump removal.To my suprise,after the surgery,I was told my anterior nasal spine was...

3 doctor answers

Can Rhinoplasty Involve Lengthening of the Upper Lip As Well?

8 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Thinner Upper Lip from Alar Cinch Suture?

My understanding is that an alar cinch suture Rhinoplasty has nothing to do with cutting, that it just pulls skin together. But when you pinch your...

2 doctor answers

Is There a Way to Do a Rhinoplasty on a Drooping Nose (Esp when Smiling) Without Lengthening the Upper Lip?

Is cutting the muscle (causing the upper lip to lengthen) the only way to fix a "drooping" nose?

15 doctor answers

Nose Too Far Apart from Upper Lip After Rhinoplasty? (Photos)

I was had a nose job 3 days ago, I used to have a droopy nose and a big nose, the surgeon said he would elevate the tip of my nose a bit. I feel like...

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