Do I need an alar base reduction, weir excision or anything to correct my nose status post lip lift 8 months ago? (Photo)

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You can see my nostrils and tip have been pulled down and the curvature of my nostril is almost gone. The tip is pulled down and is worse when I smile. Any suggestions?

Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your photos.  In general, it would be unusual for the shape of the alar base for nostril to change after a lip lift procedure without also having a procedure performed on the nose, such as rhinoplasty. With that being said, it is possible that the shape of the alar base could have changed.Though, from the limited view provided by your photographs I don't see any excessive nostril flaring for a nasal base widening. However, it is impossible to determine this solely from pictures. I would recommend that you maintain follow-up with your surgeon and consider reviewing the preoperative photos and postoperative photos with that surgeon. Good luck and thanks again for sharing.Dr. Harmych

Robert Graper, MD · Answer

It is always hard to give advice based only on a picture but I think your nose and lips both look good. I have never had any changes to the nose from a simple lip lift. Compare your before and after images focusing on your nose. Good luck.

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