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What can I do about a pronounced change in nasal base after lip lift?

Freespirit 503672Jun 12, 2022
I'm a mid-forties career woman. Although the lip lift looks beautiful, the change in the base of my nose is so different I am receiving comments from colleagues and clients. In all honesty, I'm not happy with the width change either. What can be done to make it less noticeable and possibly restore the nostrils to their original position?

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Dr. Bilgen Katipoglu Erenoglu, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 20, 2022
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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs. However, if you have a long philtrum then you may benefit from a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the...

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. You would benefit from a lip lift. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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If you want more volume and fullness to your lips, fat transfer makes the most sense vs a lip lift. A lip lift is a procedure specifically to shorten philtrums (with the added benefit of revealing more of the top lip) so yes, it's most appropriate for people with long philtrums. A second round...

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