What are the disadvantages to doing a lip lift before a rhinoplasty?

June 26, 2023
Asked By:Fearless926993 in Kansas, USA

Hello, I always read here that it is often recommended to do a rhinoplasty BEFORE the lip lift but I’d like to know why it’s that way and what would be the concern about doing the lip lift first. A little informations about me: I have a overprojected bulbous nose tip and a really long philtrum. So I’d like to have a rhinoplasty to shorten and refine my nose and especially my nosetip. But I also want to have a lip lift and its actually my priority cause I think my long philtrum is what makes my

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August 16, 2023

Answer: Need to come in to consult

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 28, 2023

Answer: Combination

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
June 28, 2023

Answer: Combination

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
June 28, 2023

Answer: Lip lift; before or after rhinoplasty

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 28, 2023

Answer: Lip lift; before or after rhinoplasty

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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