I wanted to know what options are available to relax the septi muscle. I dont have an issue with my nose profile how ever when i smile it droops and i hate it ! it completely changes my face one side is worse the other. Can i have surgery to cut the muscle? or do i have to have a full rhino to fix this problem permanently ? thanks in advance
Answer: Depressor Septi Hi there! Thanks for the question and great photos. I've heard of Botox being injected within the muscle but I'm not sure it's entirely effective. The benefit of performing at least tip work via a rhinoplasty is the resistance to the movement you're describing long-term. A caudal septal extension graft can be placed and used as an anchor point. This helps with resisting the downward motion of the tip. It is quite powerful and it doesn't necessarily mean that your profile will change significantly. I would seek consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to learn more. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Depressor Septi Hi there! Thanks for the question and great photos. I've heard of Botox being injected within the muscle but I'm not sure it's entirely effective. The benefit of performing at least tip work via a rhinoplasty is the resistance to the movement you're describing long-term. A caudal septal extension graft can be placed and used as an anchor point. This helps with resisting the downward motion of the tip. It is quite powerful and it doesn't necessarily mean that your profile will change significantly. I would seek consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to learn more. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi @Loving120084! Thank you for sending your photos! A non-surgical approach can be achieved with Botox by relaxing the depressor septi nasi muscle. However, this is only a temporary fix. If you are looking for a more permanent fix, I recommend a rhinoplasty. I would not recommend cutting the muscle since this can cause the upper lip to look long and stiff.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi @Loving120084! Thank you for sending your photos! A non-surgical approach can be achieved with Botox by relaxing the depressor septi nasi muscle. However, this is only a temporary fix. If you are looking for a more permanent fix, I recommend a rhinoplasty. I would not recommend cutting the muscle since this can cause the upper lip to look long and stiff.
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December 16, 2022
Answer: Tip droop You could try neurotoxin (e.g., Botox) to the muscle to prevent this from happening. If this solves your concern, then this could be repeatedly performed. Or, if you like the appearance from this but desire a permanent change, yes, the muscle can be transected.
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December 16, 2022
Answer: Tip droop You could try neurotoxin (e.g., Botox) to the muscle to prevent this from happening. If this solves your concern, then this could be repeatedly performed. Or, if you like the appearance from this but desire a permanent change, yes, the muscle can be transected.
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December 12, 2022
Answer: Addressing a Droopy nasal tip: Addressing a Droopy nasal tip: The depressor nasi septi can be cut, but this may cause the upper lip to appear long and stiff, and the smile resemble that of a monkey. The alternative is doing a rhinoplasty and elevating the tip and supporting it either to your existing septum or if that is too high to a septal extension graft. This will elevate the tip without affecting the smile and the upper lip.
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December 12, 2022
Answer: Addressing a Droopy nasal tip: Addressing a Droopy nasal tip: The depressor nasi septi can be cut, but this may cause the upper lip to appear long and stiff, and the smile resemble that of a monkey. The alternative is doing a rhinoplasty and elevating the tip and supporting it either to your existing septum or if that is too high to a septal extension graft. This will elevate the tip without affecting the smile and the upper lip.
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December 11, 2022
Answer: Depressor septi muscle This is a rudimentary muscle and it does not have to be present in every person; sometimes it is present only on one side. To be sure that is the only reason for your smile issue, one can try injection of Botox. This, however, needs to be done by an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty, not every "injector". Good luck.
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December 11, 2022
Answer: Depressor septi muscle This is a rudimentary muscle and it does not have to be present in every person; sometimes it is present only on one side. To be sure that is the only reason for your smile issue, one can try injection of Botox. This, however, needs to be done by an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty, not every "injector". Good luck.
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December 10, 2022
Answer: What can be done to relax the depressor septi muscle? In our experience, when someone has a droopy nasal tip that exacerbates the appearance of a dorsal hump, rhinoplasty surgery may be the best course of action. We do not ever cut the depressor septi muscle, and as an isolated procedure, I doubt this would lead to the results you want. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
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December 10, 2022
Answer: What can be done to relax the depressor septi muscle? In our experience, when someone has a droopy nasal tip that exacerbates the appearance of a dorsal hump, rhinoplasty surgery may be the best course of action. We do not ever cut the depressor septi muscle, and as an isolated procedure, I doubt this would lead to the results you want. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
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