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Attached Picture, Am I Being Realistic with Rhinoplasty Expectations, Can This Be Done

asked 8 months ago by eliza bethany in New york
Latest answer by Donald M. Brown, MD
Question viewed 154 times
Tags: alar reduction, deprojection, expectation, realistic

I want an alar based reduction, deprojection and a slight round tip ( nose is very pointy) My surgeon said he can do this but while he is going to deproject he will build up my nose so it doesn't look flat once he takes the cartilage out etc Am I being realistic? Would you do the same as my surgeon?

6 answers to Attached Picture, Am I Being Realistic with Rhinoplasty Expectations, Can This Be Done

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Realistic Rhinoplasty Expectations

Without a full set of pictures, it is impossible to determine whether or not your expectations realistic. Your tip can be rotated and projection decreased while lowering the dorsal profile. I cannot comment on the feasibility of alar base narrowing without a frontal and base view. Having said that, it is impossible to know if your expectations are realistic without meeting you and examining your nose.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Am I Being Realistic with Rhinoplasty Expectations

As every reviewing plastic surgeon has already noted, it is impossible to really give you any meaningful information on the basis of one photo alone. I really do not think that this is the right forum for you to determine what should be done with your nose. The nose has to be evaluated in context with the entire face. Furthermore, the interior of the nose has to be evaluated, the skin has to be evaluated, the nasal tip etc........I think you are getting the picture. I... more
Donald M. Brown, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Realistic expectations

I see you nose as under rotated not overprojected. As far as the alar base reduction, you need to supply a/p photos to evaluate
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Expectations

Clinical Examination is crucial to your expectations. The overlying skin, particularly at the tip and alar bases will have a significant impact on your results, and therefore your expectations. I would suggest that you be evaluated by more than one surgeon, and establish a comfort level with your surgeon, and also confirm what may or not be a realistic outcome.
William Loutfy, MD

Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Expectations

Hi, Its very difficult to assess your nose with the pics you posted. You should have computer imaging done so you know what to expect after the surgery. From the lateral you posted, I would recommend dorsal reduction, deprojection and slight rotation. Best, Dr.S.
Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

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Rhinoplasty Expectations

Without additional photos, it is hard to say whether or not you are being realistic with your rhinoplasty expectations. For instance, candidacy for alar base reduction is best made on the front and base view of the nose. Your lateral view here does not provide me with sufficient information to render an opinion on this particular maneuver. With regard to your tip region, it appears to droop down slightly, which may be giving you the impression that it is pointing downward. This is typically... more
John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

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