Question:
Just curious because my nose seems to be further away from the top of
my lip than most people’s. I also have a “dorsum hump”and
a deviated septum. So would all issues be addressed in one procedure or
are they all different?
Dr A’s Answer:
Yes, indeed, you can shorten the space between your upper lip and your
nose. This procedure involves removing some skin from immediately under
your nose. The scar is hidden in the crease along the bottom sides of
your nose and where it crosses the nostrils it curves into them. The amount
of shortening that can be done is about 1/8 inch. The issues of a hump
and deviated septum are typical rhinoplasty concerns and can be addressed
at the same time in most cases.
