I’ve had a rhinoplasty and since my nose no longer hangs down, I’ve noticed a difference in the way my lip area looks overall. My concern is that because my lips are downturned, it might not look great. Any advice/suggestions appreciated.
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The fact that you have undergone 5 previous rhinoplasties will not adversely effect doing a lip lift. The circulation is different. A lip lift can be done before the rhinoplasty, at the same time or after the rhinoplasty.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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