Anaheim Rhinoplasty doctors
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Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance |
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Christopher S. Verbin, MD
Long Beach Plastic Surgeon
3600 Lomita Blvd. Ste. 100, Torrance |
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Timothy Lim, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
1801 W Romneya Dr Suite 302, Anaheim |
Recent Answers
I have a small dorsal hump that I would like to get fixed on my nose, and was considering closed rhinoplasty. The plastic surgeon informed me that he could just go in and file it down without breaking or fracturing any bones. Does this sound like a good idea? The absolute only thing I want done is the hump shaved down, and it is very small. Will any other part of my nose need fixing if the surgeon simply files the hump down?
In my experience, there are other subtle areas of the nose that don’t get your attention now but may later. A thorough analysis of your nose and discussion is very necessary. You may also need slight modification of the nose below the hump and even slight change of the tip. Have a long discussion of these issues now rather than after surgery.
I had Rhinoplasty done four months ago, and I feel that the end or tip of my nose from profile view looks a little round. Also, there are two lines on each side of my nostrils that don't look too great. I'm more concerned about the rounded tip, though. I'm thinking about having another Rhinoplasty done, as I've heard most of the swelling has gone down by now and the final shape will be set. Could someone please give me some advice on how my nose looks and if I should go through another surgery?
I know being patient is very difficult but at 4 months post rhinoplasty, your photo shows good early results. I am sure your surgeon told you that a nose can take 12 months to finalize results and sometimes longer. As already answered by other surgeons, the tip is the last to lose swelling. Keep talking to your surgeon and the two of you will resolve this with time.
I broke my nose years ago, one year ago I had rhinoplasty to shave down the bump, but it is still there. I also have a deviated septum and I dont know if this affects it. Is there anything I can do besides more surgery? Also will having my septum fixed make this better or worse? Its hard to see from the photo, it is worse at an angle...like its also too wide. thanks :)
Your photo shows a very minimal problem which could be corrected by injecting a filler, such as Radiesse or Perlane, just below the bump. This would help recontour the area without resorting to further surgery. In many patients, injecting once or twice is sufficient. If the septum is still deviated but not causing breathing problems, it's probably best to leave it alone.
