Jonathan Kulbersh, MD

Thank you for the photos and question. These images show you may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty. The surgery can help refine the nasal bridge, fix a wide tip and nostrils, and augment nasal projection while preserving your Asian features. A proper evaluation is still best. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in Asian rhinoplasty. They will be able to assess your nose and determine the best plan to achieve your desired results.

Hi, thank you for your question and photos. Based on your photos, you seem to be a good candidate for rhinoplasty. The surgical procedure can refine the nasal bridge and tip, as well as narrow the nostrils. A proper evaluation is still best. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in rhinoplasty. They will be able to assess your nose and customize the best procedure plan to achieve your desired results.

Thank you for your question and photo. While the initial swelling subsides within a few weeks after surgery, it may take up to a year for your new nasal contour to fully refine. That said, it seems abnormal to encounter bleeding or the feeling of cartilage coming out at 10 months post-op. You need a proper examination and diagnosis. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in revision rhinoplasty. They will be able to assess your nose and determine the best course of action to achieve the best possible outcome.

Hi, thank you for your question and photos. Yes, a rhinoplasty can help refine the nasal bridge and tip, but the extent of the results will depend on the thickness of your skin. While your photos show you may be a candidate for rhinoplasty, you will still need a proper evaluation. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in Asian rhinoplasty. They will be able to assess your nose and customize the best procedure plan to achieve the best possible outcome.

Hello, and thank you for your question and photos. Yes, cartilage grafts are frequently used in rhinoplasty to add support, structure, and shape to the nose. Another option you can consider is dermal fillers so that you can “try out” the look before committing to invasive surgery that would yield permanent results. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in Middle Eastern rhinoplasty. They will be able to evaluate your nose and determine the best procedure plan to achieve your desired results.

Hi, thank you for your question and photos. All the issues you mentioned – pointy nose tip, over-projected nose, and a crooked bridge – can be corrected with revision rhinoplasty. However, you will still need a proper evaluation since you may also have over-rotation of the nasal tip. Revision rhinoplasty is a more complex surgery than primary rhinoplasty. Especially with ethnic rhinoplasty, thickness of the skin will affect surgical techniques and results. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in African American rhinoplasty. They will be able to evaluate your nose and customize the best procedure plan to achieve the best possible outcome.

Thank you for your question and photo. African American noses are typically wider at the base and have a lower nasal bridge – and these can be addressed with a rhinoplasty. Based on your photo, you seem to be a good candidate. A rhinoplasty can give you a nose that better fits your face while maintaining a natural appearance that preserves your ethnic background But the best way to determine your eligibility for rhinoplasty is to schedule an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in African American rhinoplasty. They will be able to properly assess your nose and determine the best procedure plan to achieve your desired results.

Hi, thank you for your question and photos. Yes, a low bridge can be corrected with a rhinoplasty, which involves using a nasal graft to augment and define your bridge. Although your photos show you are a potential candidate, it is best to see a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon – one with expertise in African American rhinoplasty. They will be able to assess your nose and facial profile, then recommend the best procedure plan to achieve your desired results.

Thanks for including photos with your question. Yes, the deviation of the nose can be addressed with a revision rhinoplasty procedure. However, it is important to get an assessment of whether it is a deformity or just swelling, as your surgeon indicated. It’s smart to get a second opinion. Keep in mind that revision rhinoplasty is a more complex procedure than primary rhinoplasty. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in revision rhinoplasty and African American rhinoplasty. They will be able to evaluate your nose and determine the best procedure plan to achieve the best possible outcome.

Hi. Yes, it is possible for rhinoplasty to define the supra alar crease. However, it is difficult to make a proper recommendation based on photographs. A personal evaluation of your nasal profile, including the thickness of your skin, is necessary to determine the aesthetic results that can be achieved. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in African American rhinoplasty. They will be able to assess your nose and determine the best course of action to achieve your desired results.