Droopy nose when I smile is horrible. Can I benefit from cutting only the depressor septi muscle? (Photo)

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can I benefit from cutting only the depressor septi nasi muscle since I dont want to go for a full rhinoplasty? my nose drops so much and points down and my upper lip feels so tight while i smile. I also developed over the years a line above my lips, and developed a gummy smile as well which i did not have as a kid. last time I asked I actually didnt provide good pictures so I give one more shoot, hope for answers :)

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your nose is too long and needs to be shortened surgically. I doubt the cutting the muscle will do much. You could do a dry run by trying Botox

Joseph Shvidler, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, Funny137672. Looking at your photos, you have an under-rotated or droopy tip even at rest. In order to address your concerns, you will need a tip rhinoplasty to not only address the muscles that pull your lip down (depressor septi) but also address the tip and septal cartilages. Keep in mind that this may also affect the amount of teeth show when you smile.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello madame. It is necessary to operate not only on the depressor septi muscle but also on the levator labi aleque nasi muscles.  The dynamic rhinoplasty concept, with which we operate on such patients, is just for you. Please watch carefully the videos we will send you. I’m the only triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon all around Europe. I’m just focused on this issue. I am a doctor who goes to almost every country in the world and explains my techniques to important doctors with the seminar invitations I receive, so I am definitely the only doctor who can perform your operation very comfortably and successfully. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile (+90 539 204 40 90). You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

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