I had an open rhinoplasty performed in June 2021. My upper lip drop was significant and there is no longer any tooth show. My cheek muscles compensated to pull my smile up, resulting in wrinkling under my eyes and a forced unnatural smile. I looked into getting a lip lift, which I plan to have but the surgeon told me that since this muscle was cut the lip lift will not improve tooth show or other affected areas. Is there any way for the DSN muscle to be reattached?
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I recommend a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.
Best Wishes,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
I would highly recommend getting a formal evaluation with and treatment from a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and expert in facial sculpting. Technique is the key to a successful lip augmentation and shaping with lift and fillers, so you'll want to see someone meticulous. An experienced...
