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Rhinoplasty: Cutting Upper Lip Muscle

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For nose lengthening surgery in addition to tip grafting for sharper more projected tip,is it necessary to cut the upper lip muscle? I was always of the impression that if the tip support is done well surgically, and ti p grafts secured in place, there should be no need for it. What is it's purpose

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