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Should I be concerned with a long philtrum following a rhinoplasty and columellar lift?

May 19, 2020
Asked By:lemoncakes6 in Toronto, ON

Due to my skin type and scarring associated with lip lift, I just want expertise regarding whether a collumelar tuck and dissection of depressor septi will have a detrimental effect on my facial harmony due to an increased philtrum length, currently measuring at 14mm.

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