Hi I am in my mid-50’s. I started developing a horizontal line between my nose and upper lip in my late 40s. It is increasingly prominent. What causes this and what are treatment options? And is this hereditary? My mother has the exact same thing. Of note: We both have had Septum and Turbinate surgery in our 30’s.
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Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can understand from your question.It is not possible to make an accurate assessment without uploading your photos.If you can provide photos with better lighting, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation...
Assessing thick skin versus cartilage and bone: The only reliable way to tell the contribution from thick skin versus cartilage or bone is by feeling it. An experienced surgeon can tell the relative contribution. It is in the tip that the contribution of thick skin has its most profound effect...
Thank you for your question and the photo you provided. Septoplasty is an ideal solution for addressing a deviated septum. When combined with a cosmetic rhinoplasty procedure, the appearance of the nose can be balanced with the other features of the face.
Being that your surgical intervention is...