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How soon after upper lip lift can I get Rhinoplasty done?

gettingthere2016Jun 13, 2016
I am from Russia but want to get a rhinoplasty and lip lift in the United States. Apparently, the two are not often done simultaneously, but I want to combine both operations in one trip. If I get a lip lift, can I get the rhinoplasty as soon as stitches are out (within a week)? Thank you

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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