Columella and philtrum surgery. Is it possible to change the shape closer to Rosie Huntington's nose and lip area? (Photo)

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I've never liked my columella and wanted it removed or to the same length as my nostrils but I realize that the length of my philtrum will be too long, as I think it's too long already. I would like my lip to curl up in a sexy pout but it seems to hang over instead. I have done injections for years but it only seems to enhance my droop rather than change the shape. Is it possible to change the shape to closer to Rosie Huntingtons nose and lip area?

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

You columella is a bit more prominent or hanging and this can be adjusted using rhinoplasty techniques. You can read more about this at my web reference link below.Lifting a hanging columella won't help shorten the distance of your upper lip, though. An upper lip lift would be needed to do that. You can read more about lip lift surgery at my main drlamperti website.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The columella can be refined and reduced with a closed rhinoplasty to address your concerns and still maintain a natural appearance.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Reducing a hanging columella is known as a columellar- plasty. This can be performed as a stand-alone procedure, or as part of a full rhinoplasty. Excess skin and cartilage is removed from inside the nostrils on the caudal septum to reduce it. For many examples, please see the link and the video below

Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi jewelie123,Based from your photos, you already have a good lip-nose distance (based from ideal aesthetic proportions), however, if you want to achieve the look of Rosie Huntington's lips and nose area, then you will benefit from columellaplasty and upper lip lift.

Fred Suess, MD (retired) · Answer

It is possible to shorten the length of the space (upper lip) from the base of your nose to the vermillion of your upper lip. This procedure may also add a curl to upper lip.

Columella and philtrum surgery. Is it possible to change the shape closer to Rosie Huntington's nose and lip area? (Photo)

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Answer: Nose and Lips like Rosie Huntington

Answer: Nose and Lips like Rosie Huntington

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Answer: Shorten the area between nose and upper lip

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Columella and philtrum surgery. Is it possible to change the shape closer to Rosie Huntington's nose and lip area? (Photo)

Answers (6)

Answer: Nose and Lips like Rosie Huntington

Answer: Nose and Lips like Rosie Huntington

Answer: Shorten the area between nose and upper lip

Answer: Shorten the area between nose and upper lip

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