46 wf. I've had multiple injurys to my face as a result of abuse from age 5 to 37. I just had all my teeth removed and dentures placed. My dentures are great but teeth still dont show when i smile. I know i need rhinoplasty, but thinking maybe a lip lift would also help? Have alot of pick scars from 8 years ago when I was addicted to meth. Scars are worse in summer months. Please advise, i currently only have medicaid and very very little $.
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I see it as a good idea for the face to be in harmony. Having a clearer idea before the operation helps to make photosmilation, decision-making, although photosmilation does not give a definite result, it is very useful for decision-making.
Cemal HACI, MD, Otorhinolaryngologist, Istanbul/Turkey.
As the edema in the nose starts to subside, soft "V" deformities may emerge. This condition can be corrected. If it does not bother you and does not cause breathing problems, there is no need for intervention :).
Hi SpiceMix! Thanks for your question. Dr. Walter Joseph here from sunny Beverly Hills, CA! As we age, we lose bone density and develop some soft tissue atrophy in what's called the "pyriform" area of the nose, which is the structure deep to the alar crease that you're describing. Also, some...
