Lip augmentation (Juvederm) before or after Rhinoplasty? (photos)

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I am scheduled for a rhinoplasty next month but and have a girls trip scheduled a month and a half after my surgery. I wanted to get my lips filled before the trip but I'm wondering when is the best time to do it. Before or after my rhinoplasty? My concern after is the swelling, and before is it may alter the doctors opinion of how to "shape" my new nose (reducing bulbous tip is my main concern cosmetically) .

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photograph.  I would recommend injecting the Juvederm first as it will not affect your rhinoplasty results and will have matured by the time of your girls trip.  Additionally after your surgery you will need time to adequately recover and the last thing you would want to do is to have further treatment in and around a recently operated upon nose.  Hope this helps.

Richard Rosenblum, MD · Answer

There is no right or wrong choice here it is strictly personal preference.    I would suggest doing the lip injections post rhinomaybe at  a post op visit.   Some patients do like to have injectables done at the same time as surgery because of the anesthesia.     Good Luck!

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

You can have the Juvederm injected whenever it is suitable for you because it will have no effect on your Rhinoplasty.  More importantly, please make sure that you see an experienced injector.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The placement of Juvederm in your lips should not affect the outcome of your rhinoplasty but I would mention the Juvederm to your surgeon if you decide to have it done before your surgery.  It would be your choice to have the lips done before or after the rhinoplasty.

Corey Frucht, MD, PhD · Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question. I think it's reasonable to do the lip filler either before or after rhinoplasty. After might be better in that your physician can try to keep your features in proportion. To maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome, I recommend that you only get treated by a well-trained and experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Hope this opinion is helpful to you. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.

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