Can I do a rhinoplasty (alar base reduction, tip, columella, Osteotomy) be done and do a lip lift (shortening the Philtrum) at the same time. I was wondering because of insicions/scarring you would have to cut a similar area twice and I'm not sure if that is a good idea.
April 11, 2017
Answer: Can a rhinoplasty and lip lift be done in one go? Hello,Thanks for your question. Both procedures can be performed at the same time but the risk of wound healing troubles and scar migration run higher. Incisions for the nose need to be blended into the incision for the lip at the nasal base to limit damage to the blood supply of the columella and tip via double incisions. You describe a nasal tip rhinoplasty instead of a full rhinoplasty so the amount of dissection is less. If a closed approach tip rhinoplasty could be performed, then the lip lift incision would be the only incision and you should do fine. Most surgeons will recommend that you perform the procedures separately. Being conservative is usually the best answer in elective surgery. If you smoke, I would recommend that you stop smoking at least 1 month prior any combination procedure. I would also recommend that you consult with a rhinoplasty specialist in a major metropolitan area who has performed complex midface surgery for more information. I hope this helps.Dr. Shah
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Can a rhinoplasty and lip lift be done in one go? Hello,Thanks for your question. Both procedures can be performed at the same time but the risk of wound healing troubles and scar migration run higher. Incisions for the nose need to be blended into the incision for the lip at the nasal base to limit damage to the blood supply of the columella and tip via double incisions. You describe a nasal tip rhinoplasty instead of a full rhinoplasty so the amount of dissection is less. If a closed approach tip rhinoplasty could be performed, then the lip lift incision would be the only incision and you should do fine. Most surgeons will recommend that you perform the procedures separately. Being conservative is usually the best answer in elective surgery. If you smoke, I would recommend that you stop smoking at least 1 month prior any combination procedure. I would also recommend that you consult with a rhinoplasty specialist in a major metropolitan area who has performed complex midface surgery for more information. I hope this helps.Dr. Shah
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May 21, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty and Lip Lift While the scar locations for an open rhinoplasty and subnasal lip lift are not in the identical location, they are close. (one at the mid-columella and the other at the base of the columella) Thus it is best to separate the procedures both for scar healing reasons as well as their effect potential effects on each other along the nasal base.
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May 21, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty and Lip Lift While the scar locations for an open rhinoplasty and subnasal lip lift are not in the identical location, they are close. (one at the mid-columella and the other at the base of the columella) Thus it is best to separate the procedures both for scar healing reasons as well as their effect potential effects on each other along the nasal base.
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