I have what many call an aquiline/hook nose, it's very long with with a drooping tip and bump on the bridge. I am aware of nasal tip rotation and tip projection, but can i also have the anterior nasal spine removed/reduced to make my nose appear even shorter? would a plastic surgeon perform all these maneuvers? would my upper lip appear longer afterwards? i would of course love to remove the bump from my nose. any other tips on how to reduce vertical height would be great. thank you
Answer: Closed Hello,A closed rhinoplasty is the best option for all of these procedures. By doing this via a scarless (closed) approach, there are no external cuts ever on your nose. This prevents the dreaded complication of external scarring at the base of the nose, which even if rare, if it occurs, is devastating. Through a scarless approach you can accomplish almost everything needed to be done to the nose with no scarring, less healing time, less bruising, and less swelling. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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Answer: Reducing size of long hook nose The rhinoplasty procedure would involve tilting the tip upwards with tip suturing techniques, cartilage removal, and dorsal hump removal. Once the hump is removed, osteotomies will have to be performed to narrow the nasal bones. These will all be done at the same time with a closed rhinoplasty approach. Digital computer imaging would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with your nose upon your facial features. It is important not to remove the anterior nasal spine since this will just create more of a downward projection of the nose.
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Answer: Reducing size of long hook nose The rhinoplasty procedure would involve tilting the tip upwards with tip suturing techniques, cartilage removal, and dorsal hump removal. Once the hump is removed, osteotomies will have to be performed to narrow the nasal bones. These will all be done at the same time with a closed rhinoplasty approach. Digital computer imaging would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with your nose upon your facial features. It is important not to remove the anterior nasal spine since this will just create more of a downward projection of the nose.
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October 24, 2012
Answer: Rhinoplasty for a Drooping Nasal Tip
I would agree with your general description of what might be done to improve the appearance of your nose. However, as noted, the nasal spine would not be a real consideration in terms of rotating the tip and changing the tip projection. Instead, the emphasis would be more on repositioning and reshaping the lower lateral cartilages to achieve the desired goal. Your upper lip would likely be more visible afterwards, giving the illusion that it is longer. You could also have the bump reduced to give the profile a straighter appearance. I would highly recommend you find a board certified facial plastic surgeon who is experienced in this type of rhinoplasty work. I have included a link below to give you more information on this type of cosmetic nose reshaping. Happy healing.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty for a Drooping Nasal Tip
I would agree with your general description of what might be done to improve the appearance of your nose. However, as noted, the nasal spine would not be a real consideration in terms of rotating the tip and changing the tip projection. Instead, the emphasis would be more on repositioning and reshaping the lower lateral cartilages to achieve the desired goal. Your upper lip would likely be more visible afterwards, giving the illusion that it is longer. You could also have the bump reduced to give the profile a straighter appearance. I would highly recommend you find a board certified facial plastic surgeon who is experienced in this type of rhinoplasty work. I have included a link below to give you more information on this type of cosmetic nose reshaping. Happy healing.
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October 23, 2012
Answer: Reducing long hook nose
Thank you for your question and for providing the photos. There is a variety of things that can be done to change the appearance of the nose and make it more proportional to the rest of your face. The dorsal hump or bump could be removed, and the tip rotated back into position. This combination of manuevers will alleviate the hook shape of your nose. It is possible to shorten the nose at the same time. The bottom part of the septum, called the caudal septum, can be trimmed to shorten an overly long nose. This needs to be done conservatively, but can be quite effective.
Shortening the nose and elevating the tip will create more visibility of the upper lip, effectively making it appear longer. Based on your photos, I suspect that combining all of these aspects during an open rhinoplasty would greatly enhance the shape of your nose and bring it into balance with the rest of your face.
I would suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon that has experience with rhinoplasties. They should be able to answer any of your questions in detail after an examination.
Best of luck with your nose.
Jeff Rockmore
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Answer: Reducing long hook nose
Thank you for your question and for providing the photos. There is a variety of things that can be done to change the appearance of the nose and make it more proportional to the rest of your face. The dorsal hump or bump could be removed, and the tip rotated back into position. This combination of manuevers will alleviate the hook shape of your nose. It is possible to shorten the nose at the same time. The bottom part of the septum, called the caudal septum, can be trimmed to shorten an overly long nose. This needs to be done conservatively, but can be quite effective.
Shortening the nose and elevating the tip will create more visibility of the upper lip, effectively making it appear longer. Based on your photos, I suspect that combining all of these aspects during an open rhinoplasty would greatly enhance the shape of your nose and bring it into balance with the rest of your face.
I would suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon that has experience with rhinoplasties. They should be able to answer any of your questions in detail after an examination.
Best of luck with your nose.
Jeff Rockmore
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October 23, 2012
Answer: Rhinoplasty for the bulbous and overprojected tip with a hump.
Rhinoplasty for the bulbous and overprojected tip with a hump can be done. I agree that when the tip is rotated you indeed are overprojected. You have not seen your upper lip for years so it will appear longer even if it is 90 degrees to the face. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon .
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Answer: Rhinoplasty for the bulbous and overprojected tip with a hump.
Rhinoplasty for the bulbous and overprojected tip with a hump can be done. I agree that when the tip is rotated you indeed are overprojected. You have not seen your upper lip for years so it will appear longer even if it is 90 degrees to the face. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon .
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