Will a Rhinoplasty Help Lift my Upper Lift So That my Teeth Show when I Smile ?

Rhinoplasty will correct a nose that is bulbous or pointing down, resulting in a more pleasing tip shape and increased lip show when smiling, not the amount of teeth exposed.

The amount of teeth show during smile may be affected by:


Vertical lip excess

Decreased height of the maxilla/mid-face

Restriction in upper lip motion


A complete maxillofacial evaluation (with X rays) will clarify what contributes to less teeth show and define how to correct the problem

The correct answer is that we do not know without pictures or examination. In general the lip lift is not part of the rhinoplasty and you should not expect that your smile to change after rhinoplasty.