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Upturned Nose

asked 1 year ago by NNleit in USA, MO
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 331 times
Tags: nose, upturned

Is correcting a slightly upturned nose by lengthening the nose - suturing the tip cartlidges a risky procedure? (IE possible negative cosmetic consequences) Thanks!

8 answers to Upturned Nose

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Rhinoplasty for the short nose.

This can be done but the surgeon should have a great deal of experience doing noses like this. If the surgeon is skilled, the risks are minimal. This is much more difficult than shortening. Cartilage and or skin is necessary to lengthen a short nose.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Upturned Noser

Several techniques can be used to lengthen your nose, but these manuevers are difficult and should be done by an experienced surgeon. I am not discouraging you, but surgeon selection is critical.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting an upturned nose

It sounds like you want to derotate the tip a bit. This can be done with several manuevers and grafts. 
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty can correct an upturned nose

Rhinoplasty can correct an upturned nose; however, grafting and nasal implants are often required to lengthen the nose. This is known as a Revision Rhinoplasty and should only be performed by an experienced surgeon.
Edward J. Gross, MD

Orlando Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Noses can be lengthened as well as shortened by Rhinoplasty

However, lengthening is a more complex surgical procedure. It requires a number of grafts from your own nose. Grafts in rhinoplasty are not in and of themselves risky, but they do require more finesse.  It is important that you seek out a specialist in rhinoplasty for this type of procedure.
Steven J. Pearlman, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lengthening the Nose

An old rule of thumb in Rhinoplasty is that it is much easier to shorten a nose than lengthen it.  Lengthening the nose, or correction of an upturned nose often requires a caudal septal extension graft which works quite well in experienced hands. As Dr. Aldea pointed out, a surgical procedure is never without risk.  Every Rhinoplasty Surgeon has had to do revisions and address complications. That being said, consistency in results comes with experience and it makes sense to see... more
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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Upturned nose

As Dr Aldea states there are always risks with ANY operation! You need to evaluate the risk/benefit ration before proceeding with this surgery. From MIAMI Dr. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Every Operation has inherent Complication risks

Regarding: "Is correcting a slightly upturned nose by lengthening the nose - suturing the tip cartlidges a risky procedure? (IE possible negative cosmetic consequences)" .  The operation which does not have any risks has not yet been invented. Every procedure and every operations has associated set of  inherent potential unwanted consequences or complications. There are several techniques to correct an up tuned nose tip (IE DEROTATE the tip). in the vast majority... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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