If work was done at the base of your nose or at the bottom of the columella (skin bridge between the nostrils), swelling in the area can affect the lip and cause it to drop a bit temporarily. As the swollen columella heals, which can take a few months, the lip will return to a normal position.
If most of the work done was around the base of the nose, or at the bottom of the columella, the resulting swelling in the area can often cause the top lip to drop temporarily. As a result, patients may find that their top lip does not go up as much as it used to when they smile, making it look forced and unnatural.
This is due to operative swelling over the nose and in the upper lip. This swelling will subside to a large extent within a week; however, it will take up to one year for all the swelling to disappear and for your nose to reach its final contour.
You should expect to experience swelling after your rhinoplasty. Postoperative swelling will temporarily affect your comfort level and congestion and may cause your upper lip to feel stiff for a few weeks. Much of the swelling will go away within three weeks after the surgery and will continue to subside.
Answer: Lip Changes after rhinoplasty
Lip alterations definitely occur after rhinoplasty where the columella is part of the most the nose that is changed. Typically, the depressor septi muscles are not repaired so the upper lip gets longer and loses its attractive architecture.
As the swollen columella heals, which can take a few months, the lip will return to a normal position. Sometime if extensive work is done in this area, the muscles responsible for pulling the uppper lip up are temporarily weakened, a condition which will also return to normal over months.
Rhinoplasty can influence the appearance of the upper lip and make it look longer, but it does not actually change the height. If you express interest in making your upper lip more visible, your facial plastic surgeon may rotate or change the position of the nasal tip during a rhinoplasty procedure.
Your tip should drop between five and ten degrees after rhinoplasty. This drop is due to gravitational pull and your incisions tightening. Any drop that is greater than that means there may have been a surgical complication.
Swelling: Don't worry, it's only temporary.
After a rhinoplasty procedure, don't be surprised if your smile is temporarily affected by post-operative swelling. The effect is temporary and your smile will return to normal after the initial swelling has dissipated. This may take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.
The result of rhinoplasty is usually satisfactory at the end of the operation, but four to six weeks later we unfortunately observe that the tip occasionally droops.
While every patient and every procedure is different, most of the swelling will go down within the first month following surgery, and about 90% of all swelling should subside within the first three months. However, the full result is in the last 10% — where the tip and bridge definition is maximized.
Any changes in the smile typically resolve themselves as the nose heals. Because it can take up to 12 months for the nose to fully settle into its new form, the smile may feel a little stiff for some months.
One potential cause for bulbous appearance of the nose is the development of scar tissue at the nasal tip. This does not occur right away, but rather may develop over time. Sometimes injection of steroid may be of benefit. You may wish to consider consulting with your original surgeon.
Following Rhinoplasty, swelling and an oily nose is extremely common – in fact, the swelling is part of the reason that the skin becomes oily or has a shiny appearance. The good news is that, just like the swelling, it is not permanent and your skin should return to its previous condition in just a few months.
What causes thin lips? While some people may have naturally thin lips, they can also be a sign of ageing, sun exposure or a result from smoking. As you get older the collagen in your lips breaks down and the muscles tire, leaving your lips looking and feeling thinner. This can also lead to wrinkles around the lips.
These changes are a result of your skin losing its elastin and collagen over time. As collagen levels begin to drop, you will notice your skin starting to droop, including your lips looking thinner. In simpler terms, your lips are prone to aging too.
The surgery will chance the shape, projection, appearance, size, or some combination of these elements to achieve the desired result. Your eyes, lips, cheeks, and chin will all remain structurally the same.
Answer: Rhinoplasty
The nerves supplying sensation to the front upper teeth are close the base of the nose and work in this area can cause some sensitivity of the teeth but it is usually temporary.
Rhinoplasty might change the shape, size, appearance, projection or a combination of these elements depending on the needs of the patient. The lips, chin, cheeks and other facial features remain intact unless you undergo other procedures.
A slight upturn of the nose after rhinoplasty is common and should not be of concern. This upturn is mostly due to swelling and should improve as this resolves. Keeping your head elevated and limiting activities will help. With time this should improve.
The simple answer is no, laughing or smiling is not likely to ruin your rhinoplasty if you do it in moderation. However, if you laugh or smile too hard, it can put unnecessary strain on your incisions and cause them to open up. It's important to be mindful of this and take it easy for the first few weeks after surgery.
Swelling of the tip and just above the tip (supratip) can give the illusion of the tip drooping. However, tips usually settle down after rhinoplasty, not up--some of the more common surgical manuvers during rhinoplasty are specifically designed to support the tip to maintain projection.
Answer: Philtrum appears longer after rhinoplsty
Cephalic rotation of the tip and release of the depressor nasali muscles allow the base of the nose to settle back closer to the face. All of these surgical activities give the appearance of a smaller upturned nose with longer upper lip.
Answer: Rhinoplasty does not elongate the philtrum or upper lip. People often comment that their upper lip got longer after rhinoplasty. THis rarely occurs. What append is when you have a drooping nasal tip or long columella (the section between your nostrils) are lifted, you see more of the upper lip.
Lips can become swollen if fluid builds up in the skin tissue or if there is underlying inflammation. This causes them to appear larger than usual. Swollen lips have a range of causes, which vary from normal to potentially dangerous.