Would a rhinoplasty help enhance my smile? (photos)

Question

Hi, I was wondering if a rhinoplasty would help my teeth show more when I smile? As you can see in my photos when I hold my nose up my teeth show more.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for providing images along with your question. While a rhinoplasty will help accentuate your facial features, it cannot directly impact the way you smile. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can evaluate your face (your concern with your smile may be a dental issue too), recommend the best procedure/s, and ensure the best possible outcome. Possible treatment options may include lip fillers or a lip lift, which will increase the red (mucosal) show of the upper lip while shortening the distance from the bottom of the nose to the upper lip. The procedure also increases tooth show when you smile.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Will a rhinoplasty improve your smile? If a person has a long nose with a plunging tip, the tip will cover part of the upper lip particularly when smiling. A Rhinoplasty can elevate the tip so that the entire upper lip shows even when smiling. However the rhinoplasty will not cause more tooth show during a smile. In fact in rare cases after a rhinoplasty there may be slightly less tooth show.

Gokhan Temiz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thanks for the question and photographs. Rhinoplasty or Tipplasty operation doesn't have any affect to the teeth the way that you mentioned. Instead of the rhinoplasty, Lip lift operation can solve your concerns regarding your smile. I strongly suggest you to have and in-person consultation with a board certified surgeon.

Would a rhinoplasty help enhance my smile? (photos)

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