I have a typical Asian nose and my bridge is too low! Is there a way to heighten my nose bridge enough such that I'm able to wear my glasses properly without having them sit on my cheeks? Right now it kinda sits on a little bit of my nose and my cheeks and I'm wondering if a rhinoplasty WITHOUT implants can fix this? This is like my only problem I have with my nose. I'm not asking to narrow it, just make the bridge higher. What would the cost be like as well? Rib cartilage or ear cartilage?
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October 27, 2014
Answer: Building up your bridge with your own tissue
At nine months a red nose would raise some suspicion of infection or dermatological cause for this event. I would see my plastic surgeon and perhaps a dermatologist as well.
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If you really don't like the way it looks, you can remove it immediately. Most surgeons would tell you to wait 6 to 12 months. However, L-shaped silicone implants don't look good and can cause problems down the line. If you remove implant, consider a custom carved implant that stops short...
Rhinoplasty can certainly address the concerns you have with the appearance of your nose while smiling. By using incisions hidden in the creases of your nose, your nostrils can be narrowed in a significant but natural way. I take particular pride in performing alar base reductions...
