Would a lip lift change the shape of your nose?

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i'm very interested in this procedure, however i can't imagine that with the stitches underneath the nostrils that there would not be some "pull down" (for want of a better term). thank you

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Genarose,Please see my video about lip lift. I do up to 7 lip lifts per week, right in the office, and we've not had any problems with the nose pulling down or widening (which can sometimes occur I've noticed from other physicians).The secret is in the design of the incision and in making sure it's not too central only so you don't look like a "rabbit".

Alicia Sigler, MD · Answer

Greetings,
 A lip lift is not designed to change the shape of your nose or nostrils. A lip lift will remove tissue that sits between your lips and your nose. To provide you a professional advice it would be necessary to see your sides and front photos.
Have an excellent day!

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible to avoid any alternations to the bottom of the nose when an upper lip lift is performed.  In my hands, this is achieved through a combination of incision design (having the incision extend into the nostrils/floor of the nose), and suturing technique (having the deep sutures secured to the very posterior aspect of the bottom of the septum so there is no pulling down on the columella, and deep sutures to the base of the nostrils).

Would a lip lift change the shape of your nose?

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