Why wouldn’t rhinoplasty raise my lip? (Photo)

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Looking to get a tip plasty to make my nose bigger and pointier. When I pull on my nose, it creates more space to breathe in my nostrils (why I’ve still got septum pierced at 44- handy tool to tug on). Why would a tip plasty not raise my upper lip like it does when I pull on my nose? I have a long philtrum and it seems a lot could be remedied by adding structure to my squishy nose.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question I recommend you lip lift together with rhinoplasty operation so that you will have a more harmonious image with your face.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

During rhinoplasty surgery, were typically elevating a droopy nasal tip appearance, when necessary. When that occurs, Dairyn tends to be more visualization of the white portion of somebody's upper lip. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At the time of rhinoplasty, the base of the nose, which is near the lip, will not change position so it will not lift the lip at all.  From your photograph, it appears you would benefit from a lip lift.  A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

A tip plastic wont raise you lip. However there is a procedure called a lip lift that you may consider to shorten your upper lip. It’s a very popular procedure these days. I’m not sure I would do it at the same time as the rhinoplasty however

William Portuese, MD · Answer

To make sure you're even a candidate for a rhinoplasty would require a full set of pictures from all angles, since the nose is three-dimensional, and rhinoplasty is performed three-dimensionally. Trying to raise your upper lip with a rhinoplasty procedure will simply not work because your muscles in your upper lip will pull the nasal tip downward.

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