I have an upturned pig like nose. Can asian rhinoplasty surgery help rotate my nose downwards and make it more pointy? I hate how in pictures my nostrils easily show. I also like the look of the tip of the nose going downwards, and in front view the nose looks like a "V" shape. Is this possible?
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Answer: Reshaping the nose during Asian rhinoplasty
Thank you for your question. Straining, bending and lifting should be avoided during the early postoperative period. In many instances, you may be able to return to work within 7 to 10 days after surgery. Most normal activities including exercise can usually be resumed within three weeks.It ...
Rhinoplasty and sinus surgery can be performed at the same time. Sinus surgery is considered functional and is usually billed the patient's medical insurance once medical necessity has been documented. The rhinoplasty procedure can also be performed at the same time to change the shape of...
Silicone implants are extremely common is Asia and generally do not cause problems in the Asian population or other people with thick soft tissue. However, there are several issues associated with their use and because I perform so many revision rhinoplasties I frequently see patients that have...