Can I Get a Lip Lift Before Rhinoplasty?

Question

I would like to start by getting a lip lift to correct a long upper lip, and see if it corrects my appearance sufficiently. If not, then I would do rhinoplasty as well (for a bulbous tip). Is it ok to do a lip lift and then do an open rhinoplasty (or are the procedures not possible in this order?)

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

The lip lift is done through an incision at the base of the nose. Excess skin is removed so the upper teeth also show more when smiling. This can also evert (turn out) the upper lip.

	This incision will not interfere with a later rhinoplasty. If the rhinoplasty is considered at the same time, the intranasal approach is best since no external incisions are made that can interfere or compete with the lip lift incision. If your surgeon is contemplating an open rhinoplasty then I would wait at least 6 months.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

You can get a lip lift prior to a rhinoplasty.  If your surgeon is planning on an internal approach you could have the procedures done simultaneously.  If your surgeon is planning on an Open Structure Rhinoplasty then you should wait at least 6 months between the lip lift and the OSR.

Frank P. Fechner, MD · Answer

Certainly, a lip lift can be performed before rhinoplasty.

	I would not expect the lip procedure to correct aesthetic nasal concerns but if you prefer to stage the approach, this would be possible.

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Karan Chopra, MD · Answer

A lip lift can safely be performed before during or after your rhinoplasty surgery (aka Nosejob). A careful preoperative facial analysis will reveal the appropriate amount of upper lip reduction required and this should enhance your final result by improving your facial proportions. Goodluck!Dr. Chopra

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A lip  lift and a closed rhinoplasty can be performed simultaneously. Is also acceptable to undergo the both procedures separately. Really depends on the patient's desires.

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