1) Can a rhinoplasty and a bullhorn lip lift be performed at the same time? If not, which procedure should be done first? My concern is if I get a bullhorn lip lift and then subsequently have the base of my nose (i.e., the width of my nostrils) narrowed, the lip lift scar may become more prominent. 2) If done simultaneously, is there an increased chance of scarring? Would it lead to less accurate results, like an off-center philtrum? Thank you in advance for any insight you provide.
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Generally speaking, I am not a fan of computer imaging.1. It does not have the aesthetic sense of an artistic eye, nor does it take into account the entire face in relation to the nose.2. The image may not be possible to achieve either because of the technical ability of the particular surgeon...
From the photographs provided there does appear to be a very significant amount of swelling around the nasal tip. This will continue to improve over the next 9 months. Some patients have quite prolonged tip swelling and it is quite amazing how much continues to resolved over many months. I would...
If your surgical plan included measure to reduce the size of your nose (tip and bridge), it will almost certainly end up smaller. Unfortunately these changes can take months to become apparent if you have thick skin. You should notice some improvement by 2-3 months and about 75% by 12 months.