Before rhinoplasty my top lip had a nice slope to it. After the procedure it sits completely flat and from the front my philtrum looks way longer. What causes this change? Is it the columella strut? I notice my columella comes out more and pushes my lip down and it feels tight and there is a crease when I try to smile. Is it possible to return my lip to the original position? Would removing the columella strut help? Thank you!
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If you have good tip support, and your skin is extremely thin, then you may be a candidate for tip suturing along to create greater definition. However, most Asian patients will have weak tip support and thicker skin, requiring additional support than what your intrinsic tip cartilage can...
Based on your photos, you appear to have an underprojected nasal tip appearance. That means that your tip doesn't stick out as far as it should. In general, projecting a nasal tip appearance would require a tip graft. The graft would be made from your own septal cartilage. Additional narrowing...
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It is possible you have fractured your nose. If so, it is recommended to reset the nose within the first few days or wait three months post trauma. Filler can be used in the nose to camouflage the bump, however repeated filler in the nose can spread creating a wide look. Consider a...
