Can rhinoplasty cause a lower smile line/change in lip position? (photos)

January 5, 2023
Asked By:an132 in Grand Junction, CO

Can rhinoplasty surgery cause a lower smile line (less upper teeth show)/change in lip position like the example below? Is this possibly just due to swelling or possibly a technique that has been used during surgery? I read that cutting the depressor septi nasi muscle may affect the smile/lip position for example but I'm not sure? Was just asking as I already have a relatively low smile line so was just concerned whether rhinoplasty could make it worse (cover the upper teeth)?

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