I have read online that smoking can cause cartilage to dissolve. If you smoke after rhinoplasty, could it make the shape of your nose smaller or alter your results structurally? Like could it have made my nose tip smaller?
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Rhinoplasty for thick skin the patient: A rhinoplasty can reduce the size and increase the definition of the nasal tip in patients with thick skin. It is more limited however than it is in patients with average or thin skin. There are some ancillary things that can be done to improve what a...
Hi! This is Arzu from Dr Caner Kacmaz Clinic. The best option for you is the rhinoplasty, now with the new tecniques thick skin noses have much better results. For more information you can send us your photos.
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Thank you for providing photos. While a proper evaluation is best, your photos show you have an over-projected nose. The goal of rhinoplasty for an over-projected nose is setting the tip back and bringing it closer to the face. The bridge may also be lowered to maintain proportion with the...
