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Review
. 2024 Nov 10;16(11):e73369.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.73369. eCollection 2024 Nov.

Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes of Simultaneous Rhinoplasty and Lip Lift Surgery: A Systematic Review

Raad Alnami  1 , Suhael Ahmed  2 , Alhanouf S Alashrah  3 , Taif Alasmari  4 , Rahaf M Alamry  5 , Hashem A Alghamdi  6 , Yahya AlNaser  5 , Deema Alharbi  7 , Salwa M Asiri  8 , Mohammed S Alahmari  9 , Lujain Y Alothman  8 , Thikra K Alasmari  4 , Shaya S Alshahrani  10 , Waad S Alarram  9
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Review

Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes of Simultaneous Rhinoplasty and Lip Lift Surgery: A Systematic Review

Raad Alnami et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Rhinoplasty and lip lift surgeries are pivotal procedures in facial aesthetics, addressing nose and lip enhancements, respectively. The concurrent execution of these surgeries has gained popularity for achieving improved facial balance and harmony. However, data on the outcomes of combined rhinoplasty and lip lift procedures remain limited. This study aims to evaluate the aesthetic outcomes, complications, and patient satisfaction of simultaneous rhinoplasty and lip lift surgeries. This systematic review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Scopus, Medline, Science Direct, and Web of Science was performed, focusing on studies reporting simultaneous rhinoplasty and lip lift surgeries. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to assess the risk of bias in the included studies. Data on aesthetic outcomes, complications, and patient satisfaction were extracted and synthesized. A total of six studies, encompassing 361 patients, were included. Results demonstrated high patient satisfaction, with favorable aesthetic outcomes such as improved nasolabial and frontonasal angles and shortened lip length. Minimal complications were reported, with mild scarring and temporary paraesthesia being the most common, both resolving within a few months. Functional outcomes were positive, with no long-term impairments in nasal airflow or lip function. Simultaneous rhinoplasty and lip lift surgeries yield high patient satisfaction and excellent aesthetic outcomes with minimal complications. The findings suggest this combined approach is safe and effective, particularly for patients seeking enhanced facial harmony. Future studies should focus on long-term outcomes and the optimization of surgical techniques.

Keywords: complications; facial aesthetics; lip lift; nasolabial angle; patient satisfaction; rhinoplasty.

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Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1. PRISMA flow chart of included studies.
PRISMA: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.
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