Possible to Lengthen the Nose to Reduce Distance Between Nose and Upper Lip?

Question

I have a short nose, which accentuates my long philtrum. I'm wondering if it's possible to increase the length of the nose and thereby close the gap to a certain degree between my nose and upper lip. (just as side note, my nose isn't turned up... just short)

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

You should see a revision rhinoplasty specialist because we do these frequently to patients who have had their nose shortened too much.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

It is a common misconception that rhinoplasty is just a reduction operation. Frequently we add to noses in certain areas to maintain strength and balance. For a number of patients, lengthening short upturned noses is the primary goal. This is done by using grafts of your own cartilage. This is a more difficult rhinoplasty so seek out a specialist if your nose requires lengthening.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

It sounds from your description that the distance from the bottom of your nose to the top of your lip is larger than you'd like; and your tip isn't over-rotated. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any reliable ways to address this concern with surgery. If you had a very deflated upper lip, a well-performed lip-lift surgery could shorten your philtrum and expose more upper lip.

	I hope this is helpful for you.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is possible to lengthen the nose and shorten the upper lip with rhinoplasty surgical techniques such as extended spreader grafts, trimming back the anterior portion of the columella, and sometimes adding cartilage dorsal grafts to push the tip down.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes, but you need to seek at least 3 in person evaluations from rhinoplasty docs. Discuss the issue in detail or until you fully understand the plan for your surgery.

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Possible to Lengthen the Nose to Reduce Distance Between Nose and Upper Lip?

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