I honestly have no idea how a rhinoplasty is performed. (Obviously because I didn't go to medical school.) All I know is that when I place my finger right beneath my columella and push upward, that's how I'd like my nose to look. I do not want the angle changed at all otherwise I'd look like a pig. How can this be achieved? Open/closed - in my case what do you recommend? Expected cost? Can it be done under local? Any additional info would be great. Looking for surgeons in California, thank you.
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August 31, 2014
Answer: Could I have my columella shortened without changing tip angle? Thoughts? Open/closed?
It is possible the implant will extrude at some point. You can have the implant removed or watch it and see a surgeon for any signs of redness, swelling or pain.
Your nose is large, but it is also unbalanced: the bridge is too low relative to the size of the lower nose, which makes the tip look even longer. A successful rhinoplasty must address both problems. I would shorten your nose slightly, reduce the lower dorsum, reshape the tip, and...
Hello. A septal perforation is potentially amenable to surgical repair. Factors include size and location of the perforation. Options include a closed approach (surgery performed entirely within the nose) or open approach (involves elevation of the soft tissue envelope of the nose)....
