Is it possible to shorten an already quite upturned nose?

March 12, 2024
Asked By:pasteli in Australia

I've seen some surgeons explaining how it's possible to shorten a nose, but the patients are always people with a nose that appears to be drooping. I was wondering if it's possible to even slightly shorten a more neutral or upturned nose. I hear shortening the nose is usually work around the tip? I'd love an explanation of how it works and if it's only effective on downturned noses. Thanks!

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March 14, 2024

Answer: Nasal shortening is typically performed by shortening the nasal septum.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 14, 2024

Answer: Nasal shortening is typically performed by shortening the nasal septum.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 29, 2024

Answer: Yes, it is possible to shorten a more neutral or upturned nose, not just downturned ones.

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April 29, 2024

Answer: Yes, it is possible to shorten a more neutral or upturned nose, not just downturned ones.

April 9, 2024

Answer: Shortening the tip

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 9, 2024

Answer: Shortening the tip

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 16, 2024

Answer: Can you shorten and already upturned nose?

Robert Ciardullo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 16, 2024

Answer: Can you shorten and already upturned nose?

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