Upper lip covering upper teeth at rest 3 months after rhinoplasty. What are my options?

October 20, 2016
Asked By:Kitestrings in Boston, MA

I had open rhinoplasty with a col. strut 3 months ago. The surgical report also mention a resection of the depressor septi. Now my upperlip exactly covers my upper incisors (+/- 0.5mm). Before the surgery it was about 3mm. I also have to smile very "hard" to get my presurgery amount of teeth show when smiling. My surgeon says I'm imagining it... The lip position hasn't changed since about 1 month post op. Is there any point inholding out hoping for a change or do I need e.g. a lip lift? Thanks

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October 21, 2016

Answer: You Want to Consider Lip Lift

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Frank P. Fechner, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 21, 2016

Answer: You Want to Consider Lip Lift

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Frank P. Fechner, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 21, 2016

Answer: Lip changes after rhinoplasty

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Waleed Ezzat, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 21, 2016

Answer: Lip changes after rhinoplasty

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Waleed Ezzat, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 21, 2016

Answer: Stiff lip after rhinoplasty

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Answer: Stiff lip after rhinoplasty

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