Is rhinoplasty the only way to fix tension lip?

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I don’t completely hate my nose, but I hate the way the area between my nose and top lip looks, as if the skin is being pulled by my nose. I think it’s what’s causing my upper lip to look flat from the side. Is rhinoplasty the only way to correct this issue? I like my nose from the front so I’m afraid to change it, but the “tension lip” makes me hate my profile.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You have analyzed your situstion perfectly. The large hump makes it like pitching a tent, pulling up your lip. A rhinoplasty will improve it considerably. It’s a very astute observation on your part. There are many plastic surgeons that don’t realize your situation, believe it or not. So when you go on consults ask specifically about it. You might be surprised

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. The only thing that can be done for a tension nose is a plastic nose surgery. Your nose makes your lip look very long. However, remember that this is an operation that a very experienced surgeon can perform.  I’m the only triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon all around Europe. I’m just focused on this issue. I am a doctor who goes to almost every country in the world and explains my techniques to important doctors with the seminar invitations I receive, so I am definitely the only doctor who can perform your operation very comfortably and successfully. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile (+90 539 204 40 90). You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes, a closed rhinoplasty approach can accomplish fixing the tension lip, shaving down the dorsal hump, and decreasing projection of the nose in addition to reducing the hanging columella. All the incisions are placed on the inside of the nose. No external incisions are required, and no painful packing is required either.

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