Can I get a lip lift if I have an upturned nose?

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I would like to have a lip lift but was told by a doctor I was not a good candidate due to having an upturned nose and being able to see inside my nostrils. In searching photos, I don't really see before/after pictures of people with upturned noses and am wondering if this is true? I am also wondering if there is a procedure that can be performed within the mouth so that there are no external scars?

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

I do not see what an upturned nose would have to do with prohibiting a lip lift.  Lip lifts are commonly done in people with tilted noses.  The scars, if the procedure is performed correctly, is very, very difficult to see once healed.

Piotr Osuch, MD · Answer

Hi there, any doctor's opinion would be of greater value if you've attached any photos to your request. Anyway, yes, it's true that an upturned nose typically makes it impossible to safely perform a bullhorn lip lift. After this procedure the nose may be even more upturned, which does not look good. In such case it's better to consider other options such as lip fillers/ lip implants, etc.
Best of luck, Piotr Osuch, MD, PhD

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