Can a septoplasty fix upper lip asymmetry? The septum is deviated, the tip is off to the side, and the nostrils are at different heights. Therefore, the upper lip is also asymmetric, and it’s crooked/tilted so that the lip line is diagonal. So, will a septoplasty fix this issue, or is more needed to permanently fix the issue at hand?
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Answer: Can a septoplasty fix upper lip asymmetry?
It is difficult to evaluate with only the picture. If they put cartilage to provide nasal tip support and it is made with permanent sutures, maybe it may be, if there is no discharge in this area, it may not be surgery. Here, it is important what is done in the detailed surgery report and...
In our experience, removing middle turbinate tissue may be necessary to allow for proper sinus drainage and postoperative visualization. People who have their entire middle turbinates removed typically have no negative sequelae. Removal of either inferior or middle turbinate tissue is not...
Hi, thank you for the question. We need the evaluate the redness of the nose. Images should be send. A dermatology and general check up& internal medicine consultation would be mandatory.
