I have an extremely long philtrum for a woman. my nostrils are very visible. To me, it seems like the whole bottom part of my face sags and my upper face is being dragged down to reach it, if that makes sense. My lips sitting so low makes my nostrils droop to reach them. Not sure if this is relevant, but when I smile and/or pull my nostrils up and back, it seems to improve both of these issues. Do I need jaw surgery or a lip lift and/or rhinoplasty?
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August 18, 2024
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Hello. First of all, I'm really sorry you had a bad experience. I can see a serious asymmetry at the level of your upper lip, similarly, when you smile, they have caused you to have a smile that turns to one side and unfortunately does not look aesthetic. Of course, it is not possible to make a...
Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns. An asymmetrical lower lip can be caused by various factors, including congenital conditions, muscle imbalances, or nerve issues. To address this, it would be best to consult with a specialist who can provide a thorough evaluation and...
Although HA soft tissue fillers are considered temporary, in some cases they can leave scar based lumps/irregularities in particular if they are placed in red portion of the lip. Direct excision may be the only modality that works. You should consult a board certified plastic surgeon in that...