Necessary To Cut Upper Lip Muscle

July 27, 2011

Is it necessary for upper lip muscle to be cut? If it doesn't , would it result in a drooping tip or displaced cartilage tip grafts during facial animation or tension?

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July 28, 2011

Answer: Cutting the depressor nasi muscle

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July 28, 2011

Answer: Cutting the depressor nasi muscle

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January 24, 2012

Answer: Necessary To Cut Upper Lip Muscle (depressor septi)

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January 24, 2012

Answer: Necessary To Cut Upper Lip Muscle (depressor septi)

July 29, 2011

Answer: Lip

July 29, 2011

Answer: Lip

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July 29, 2011

Answer: Cutting the muscle can help

July 29, 2011

Answer: Cutting the muscle can help

July 31, 2011

Answer: Cutting Depressor Nasi Muscle

July 31, 2011

Answer: Cutting Depressor Nasi Muscle

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