Hi, I had closed rhinoplasty 8 days ago. My depressor septi muscle was cut because it was pulling my nose down while speaking. While I am aware that my smile should return to normal after about a month, I am most concerned about the length from the base of my nose to my upper lip. I did lift my columella, but I still feel the length is very long. When my depressor septi muscle heals and I get my smile back, will it also shorten the nose to lip distance? Thank you.
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No, IMHO, this sounds like an issue with occlusion issue related to your Le Forte surgery. Rhinoplasty to straighten the nose will do just that and no more....it will have zero effect on the mandibular asymmetry. If you're looking for aesthetic, less invasive, ways to disguise...
IMHO, you can have Rhinoplasty, if warranted, anytime. Temporary fillers will not affect the Rhinoplasty which reshapes the nasal skeletal structures (cartilage and bone). Any experienced Rhinoplasty Surgeon should be able to take into account any temporary filler that was used...
