I'm in my 40s and have always hated my bulbous tip and nostrils. I know as we get olderour nose gets bigger so i want to do something about it before i'm too old. I was wondering if it's advisable to reduce the sides of the nostrils and maybe add some cartilage to the tip for a bit of height and definition wihtout breakibg any bones or adding implant/rib to the bridge? The picture of me pinching my nostrils a bit is how i would like my nostrils to look.
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Answer: Surgery should aim at enhancing tip definition.
There is no particular operation to remove fat from somebody's nose. There is a fat pad in the nasal tip, especially in people with thicker nasal skin types. Sometimes this is removed during rhinoplasty surgery to enhance tip narrowing and tip definition. In order to achieve narrowing of the...
You've done a good job evaluating your facial proportions, and based on your photos your chin does appear slightly recessed relative to the middle and upper third of your face. As you mentioned, some degree of recession is certainly acceptable for a female Asian profile. The benefit of chin...
Asian rhinoplasty comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, but the most permanent results will come from using tissue from your own body. With an experienced rhinoplasty specialist, you will be able to create a surgical plan based on your aesthetic/functional goals. When looking for a surgeon,...
