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If the skin on my nose has thinned, or atrophied, can anything be done to repair it?
asked 11 months ago by Stormy100 in IL
Latest answer by Michael G. Brandt, MD
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Tags: atrophic, skin, thin skin
1 answer to If the skin on my nose has thinned, or atrophied, can anything be done to repair it?
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Thin nasal skin can be fixed
Thin nasal skin can be fixed - in theory. This begs the question, why do you want it fixed? Without photos or any other direction its tough for me to address this questions.
Rhinoplasty in patients with thin skin is trickier because the thin skin doesn't mask any imperfections. Thus, one has to be meticulous in their technique and ensure things are smooth when the rhinoplasty is finished. In spite of a surgeon's best efforts, minor contour irregularities...
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Michael G. Brandt, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

