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
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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