I am considering getting both a lip lift with corner lip lifts and a rhinoplasty in the future. I'm not unhappy with my current lips and nose I would just like some more natural changes. First for my lips I'd like the corners to be raised and the philtrum distance to be reduced a little. And with my nose, the nostrils and tip of the nose are somewhat large/wide and not symmetrical so that is what I'd like changed. I know that healing time for lips lifts can be longer so I figured a rhinoplasty would be better to get first.
Answer: Lip lift and rhinoplasty There are some circumstances that I will perform a lip lift and a rhinoplasty at the same time. Anatomically the two procedures will not adversely effect the healing of the other. However, when performing a rhinoplasty, the swelling of the nose can be unpredictable. One of the most common and avoidable complications of a lip lift procedure is scarring. In your particular case, based on your photos, you have very thick nasal and lip skin. You will absolutely have swelling of the nose and upper lip after rhinoplasty with or without a lip lift and probably worse with a lip lift which could potentially lead to scarring. So I would perform the rhinoplasty as a separate procedure from the lip lift. The order of the procedures is your choice!
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Answer: Lip lift and rhinoplasty There are some circumstances that I will perform a lip lift and a rhinoplasty at the same time. Anatomically the two procedures will not adversely effect the healing of the other. However, when performing a rhinoplasty, the swelling of the nose can be unpredictable. One of the most common and avoidable complications of a lip lift procedure is scarring. In your particular case, based on your photos, you have very thick nasal and lip skin. You will absolutely have swelling of the nose and upper lip after rhinoplasty with or without a lip lift and probably worse with a lip lift which could potentially lead to scarring. So I would perform the rhinoplasty as a separate procedure from the lip lift. The order of the procedures is your choice!
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Answer: Rhinoplasty and Lip Lift Great question. Studies have shown that both surgeries can be done simultaneously safely. Based on your photos and your concerns, I believe you will be a great candidate for both procedures. The decision regarding which procedure you want to do first or whether you want both done the same day largely depends on what bothers you most and your surgeon's comfort. Best of luck!
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Answer: Rhinoplasty and Lip Lift Great question. Studies have shown that both surgeries can be done simultaneously safely. Based on your photos and your concerns, I believe you will be a great candidate for both procedures. The decision regarding which procedure you want to do first or whether you want both done the same day largely depends on what bothers you most and your surgeon's comfort. Best of luck!
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June 6, 2020
Answer: Lip lift I recommend 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 corners. Rhinoplasty can be done at the same time if desired.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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June 6, 2020
Answer: Lip lift I recommend 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 corners. Rhinoplasty can be done at the same time if desired.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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June 6, 2020
Answer: Facial evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your limited view nasal photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. A lip lift can be done at a later date under local anesthesia (at least 3 months). A lip lift should not be performed at the same time as rhinoplasty due to the risk of columellar necrosis or increased lip lift scar formation due to excessive swelling from the combined procedures. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon.Best wishes and good luck.
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June 6, 2020
Answer: Facial evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your limited view nasal photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. A lip lift can be done at a later date under local anesthesia (at least 3 months). A lip lift should not be performed at the same time as rhinoplasty due to the risk of columellar necrosis or increased lip lift scar formation due to excessive swelling from the combined procedures. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon.Best wishes and good luck.
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June 6, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty and corner lip lift Although I do not see much of your nose, I do not see any reason why these two surgeries should not be done together. In person consultation with a good rhinoplasty surgeon, familiar with lip corner lift (we call it "smile surgery"), would give you best chance for good evaluation and to discuss your options. Good luck.
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June 6, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty and corner lip lift Although I do not see much of your nose, I do not see any reason why these two surgeries should not be done together. In person consultation with a good rhinoplasty surgeon, familiar with lip corner lift (we call it "smile surgery"), would give you best chance for good evaluation and to discuss your options. Good luck.
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