Good afternoon.Why my nose droops when I smile?Is it normal?Is it too pointy?Could strenghtenning nose muscles with facial exercises help the tip of the nose not to go down?Thanks for answers.
August 26, 2015
Answer: Depressor Nasi Septi Thanks for the question. The muscle listed above is the reason that your nose drops when you smile. It is a very common issue, but some people have more pronounced function than others. It can be difficult to treat as cutting this muscle during surgery can lead to unwanted effects. Botox is another option and might be more reasonable as the effects are temporary. I have not heard of any physical therapy or exercises to treat this issue, but I'm sure it can't hurt. Good luck!
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Depressor Nasi Septi Thanks for the question. The muscle listed above is the reason that your nose drops when you smile. It is a very common issue, but some people have more pronounced function than others. It can be difficult to treat as cutting this muscle during surgery can lead to unwanted effects. Botox is another option and might be more reasonable as the effects are temporary. I have not heard of any physical therapy or exercises to treat this issue, but I'm sure it can't hurt. Good luck!
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Answer: Droopy tip when smiling It is not uncommon for the nasal tip to droop when you smile. You could benefit from having the overall length of your nose reduced and brought closer to your face, as well has have the tip supported with a vertical cartilage graft to the columella. This added support will prevent the nose from pulling down with smiling. In addition, often times we surgically detach the nasalis muscle that stands out over the upper lip bone and when contracting pulls the tip down. The combination of detaching muscle and providing tip support with a cartilage graft improves the appearance and takes away the tendency for the nasal tip to droop when smiling.
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Answer: Droopy tip when smiling It is not uncommon for the nasal tip to droop when you smile. You could benefit from having the overall length of your nose reduced and brought closer to your face, as well has have the tip supported with a vertical cartilage graft to the columella. This added support will prevent the nose from pulling down with smiling. In addition, often times we surgically detach the nasalis muscle that stands out over the upper lip bone and when contracting pulls the tip down. The combination of detaching muscle and providing tip support with a cartilage graft improves the appearance and takes away the tendency for the nasal tip to droop when smiling.
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