Lips look different after rhinoplasty. Am I a good candidate for a lip lift? (Photos)

Hello, and thank you for sharing your photos and concern.

Following rhinoplasty, especially when tip projection or rotation changes, it's common to notice a shift in overall facial proportions, including the upper lip. With your current anatomy, it does appear that you may be a good candidate for a subnasal lip lift, particularly if your philtrum (the space between the base of the nose and the upper lip) has become more prominent or elongated post-surgery.

A lip lift can improve lip eversion (turning outward of the pink lip), reduce the appearance of a long upper lip, and soften any downward turn at the corners, enhancing youthful balance. However, the final decision should consider:

The current distance from nose to lip

Your dental show at rest (how much of your teeth are visible)

Lip symmetry and volume

Your aesthetic goals

It’s important that the procedure is done conservatively to ensure natural results, especially post-rhinoplasty where nose-lip harmony is key.

You would benefit from an eccentric lip lift. This will do 4 things: shorten the distance between the nose and upper lip, increase the mucosa of the upper lip, increase the incisor show and pull up the corners. This takes 1 hour to perform under local anesthesia and costs $4,000. I do not recommend a bullhorn lip lift.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

You're likely a good candidate for a combined lip and corner lip lift. This will balance the face without creating an unnatural angry look.