Can Lip Lift and Rhinoplasty Be Combined?

Many people who want to feminize their face and make it aesthetically balanced have question marks about the results of lip lift and rhinoplasty at the same time. The source of this problem is usually due to the fact that these nose and lips are right next to each other. In this article, we will discuss the feasibility, benefits and important considerations of combining procedures for the lip and nose area.

Anatomy of the Nose and Upper Lip

The nose and especially the upper lip are important facial features in close proximity to each other, sharing tissues and blood flow. This close relationship is key to better understand why these procedures are often performed together. It is easier and safer to combine various procedures for facial features that are located close to each other.

One of the considerations when combining procedures is adequate blood supply for a healthy healing process. At this point, since the tissue between the nostrils has a strong blood supply, even if lip lift and rhinoplasty are performed at the same time, the intervening skin usually heals quickly. This strong and unique vascular network promotes tissue healing and reduces the risk of complications.

The Relationship Between Nose and Upper Lip

In general, the interaction with the nose causes the upper lip to move as well. In terms of procedures, rhinoplasty can permanently affect the appearance and projection of the upper lip. In this case, most people achieve a natural lip augmentation appearance. This result is satisfactory for many people. This change should be evaluated with the patient by an experienced surgeon before surgery.

Rhinoplasty usually aims to improve the area called nasal tip protrusion. This causes the angle between the tip of the nose and the upper lip to change. When the nasal tip protrusion is reduced, it may cause the upper lip to drop slightly.

Effective Procedures Complementing Each Other

Lip lift and rhinoplasty produce great results when performed at the same time. A lip lift contributes to facial balance by shortening the space between the nose and upper lip, while rhinoplasty reshapes the nose. When performed together, these procedures can significantly improve facial harmony and aesthetic beauty.

Maintaining The Shape of The Nostril

A classic lip lift does not affect the shape of the nostrils. In lip lift surgery, the incision is usually made at the base of the nose. This means that combining the two procedures does not jeopardize the surgeon’s goal of achieving the desired nose shape. However, some disks may also be involved. In particular, alar base reduction (the procedure that narrows the nostrils) uses an incision that overlaps with the lip lift incision.

Why should the alar base reduction procedure be separate?

In some cases, performing lip lift and alar base reduction at the same time can lead to complications:

• The incisions for both procedures are made in the same area, which can slow or jeopardize healing.
• When these incisions overlap, they can cause scarring. This can distort the shape of the nostrils.
• Revision surgery is more likely when these procedures are combined.

For patients who need both a lip lift and lip base reduction, it is important that these procedures are done in stages at different times rather than combining them, and that healing between the surgeries is complete.

Balancing Facial Proportions and Making The Face More Striking

In some cases, rhinoplasty can create an illusion of the appearance of the upper lip, especially when the tip of the nose is lifted. In such cases, combining rhinoplasty with a lip lift can benefit in many ways.  The lip lift, along with this perceived change in the upper lip, allows for a more balanced and striking facial appearance all at once. Your surgeon addresses both areas at the same time. It can improve overall facial aesthetics by maintaining the ideal proportions and distance between the nose and upper lip.

Advantages of Lip Lift and Rhinoplasty Combination

Combining lip lift and rhinoplasty in cases where the surgeon seems appropriate provides various advantages to patients:

• It eliminates multiple aesthetic concerns in a single session and simplifies the surgical process.
• Patients will only need to undergo a single recovery period for the two procedures.
• It allows the surgeon to achieve facial balance in the nose and upper lip area with maximum efficiency.

Conclusion

Thanks to the strong blood flow in the focal area for both procedures and the complementary features of the procedures, patients have a safe and effective surgical procedure. However, it is very important not to ignore the risks, especially in surgical procedures such as alar base reduction. With more than 10 years of experience in plastic surgery, especially facial feminization, Dr. MFO will guide you in the best way to combine these procedures, taking into account your specific facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.

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