Can I have a bullhorn lip lift and septoplasty?

Question

Hello, I had rhinoplasty done 20 years ago which left me with a deviated septum and I am wanting to correct this. Can I have a bullhorn lift done at the same time? Or is it better to space the two?

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

You can definitely combine the septoplasty with a lip lift, but you have to make sure that your septoplasty surgeon has the proper skills to do a  good lip lift. Lip lift is a newer procedure that many surgeons aren't familiar with.  Make sure you ask to see before and after pictures. I had a patient about three years ago who came from Australia for a lip lift by me. She had had a facelift by an internationally known plastic surgeon who was honest enough telling her that he had no experience with the lip lift procedure.

Justin C. Cohen, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, they can be done at the same time. Several studies have now shown no increased risk when combining the procedures as long as they are done with care and proper technique. Best of luck.

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

Short answer, yes! 
There have been published case series about combining open septorhinoplasty with bullhorn lip lifts and it has been shown to be safe for healing. If you are only having a septoplasty then likely the incision will be even further away from the  lip lift incision and thus even safer. I would not hesitate to offer this treatment combination. Best of luck. 
 Gary Linkov, MD

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

They can be done at the same time. I do this every week without issues. It's advantageous because it combines the recovery for you. Consult a rhinoplasty and lip lift specialist to discuss the details.

Can I have a bullhorn lip lift and septoplasty?

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