Would chin augmentation alone will be sufficient to effectively "deproject" the nose on profile view? Can the bulbous tip also be reduced even though my nose has somewhat thick skin? The nose appears a little short on profile view. How does this influence the procedure? Finally, can the slight asymmetry in the frontal view be corrected as well?
Answer: Would chin augmentation effectively deproject this nose? Hello,Thanks for your question. You do have a slightly short chin, so chin augmentation would be helpful. It might not camouflage an over-projected nose much though. The end result would more likely be that your lips now look underprojected because of the lack of balance with your nose and chin. A chin implant and deprojection rhinoplasty makes more sense if your goal is overall facial harmony.As far as the rhinoplasty is concerned, while the tip is being deprojected, it needs a mild amount of derotation to elongate the bridge, and the columella needs to be extended just a bit. A septal extension graft is ideal for this. The mild C-shaped septal and nasal bone deviation can be improved but unlikely perfected. The reason for this is that you have significant asymmetry in multiple other areas of your face. These things can be improved, but again, not perfected. I would recommend that you consult with a rhinoplasty specialist in your area for more information.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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Answer: Would chin augmentation effectively deproject this nose? Hello,Thanks for your question. You do have a slightly short chin, so chin augmentation would be helpful. It might not camouflage an over-projected nose much though. The end result would more likely be that your lips now look underprojected because of the lack of balance with your nose and chin. A chin implant and deprojection rhinoplasty makes more sense if your goal is overall facial harmony.As far as the rhinoplasty is concerned, while the tip is being deprojected, it needs a mild amount of derotation to elongate the bridge, and the columella needs to be extended just a bit. A septal extension graft is ideal for this. The mild C-shaped septal and nasal bone deviation can be improved but unlikely perfected. The reason for this is that you have significant asymmetry in multiple other areas of your face. These things can be improved, but again, not perfected. I would recommend that you consult with a rhinoplasty specialist in your area for more information.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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Answer: Would chin augmentation effectively deproject this nose? Hello, thanks for sharing your concerns and photographs. Since your chin isn't very defined, chin implants could balance your facial features. The size of a person’s chin tends to magnify or minimize the perceived size of the nose, disrupting facial harmony. Chin surgery helps improve facial harmony and correct a degree of asymmetry. In my experience, many patients benefit from computer imaging which shows you realistic results before committing to a chin implant/chin augmentation. For a more personalized consultation, you should meet with a board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
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Answer: Would chin augmentation effectively deproject this nose? Hello, thanks for sharing your concerns and photographs. Since your chin isn't very defined, chin implants could balance your facial features. The size of a person’s chin tends to magnify or minimize the perceived size of the nose, disrupting facial harmony. Chin surgery helps improve facial harmony and correct a degree of asymmetry. In my experience, many patients benefit from computer imaging which shows you realistic results before committing to a chin implant/chin augmentation. For a more personalized consultation, you should meet with a board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
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June 29, 2018
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June 6, 2018
Answer: Would chin augmentation effectively deproject this nose? (photos) Good question! It is difficult to assess from your pictures but in someone who has a weak chin, a chin implant can effectively make the face look more proportional. It is possible to refine the tip in patients with thicker skin and there are different techniques to make the nose look longer on profile view. I'd recommend consultation with a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He or she can talk about the specific options and goals of surgery, as well as review imaging of what can and can't be done. Hope this helps!
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June 6, 2018
Answer: Would chin augmentation effectively deproject this nose? (photos) Good question! It is difficult to assess from your pictures but in someone who has a weak chin, a chin implant can effectively make the face look more proportional. It is possible to refine the tip in patients with thicker skin and there are different techniques to make the nose look longer on profile view. I'd recommend consultation with a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He or she can talk about the specific options and goals of surgery, as well as review imaging of what can and can't be done. Hope this helps!
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June 8, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation Any form of chin augmentation will change how one sees the size of the nose. Computer imaging can demonstrate that to you. But it will not improve the thickness of the nasal tip or any asymmetries of the nose...issues which are not appreciated in the profile view which is most frequently used int computer imaging. Combining rhinoplasty and chin augmentation is common and powerful profile changing surgery. The change in the chin may affect certain aspects of how the rhinoplasty is done in terms of making the nose smaller or deprojecting the tip.
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June 8, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation Any form of chin augmentation will change how one sees the size of the nose. Computer imaging can demonstrate that to you. But it will not improve the thickness of the nasal tip or any asymmetries of the nose...issues which are not appreciated in the profile view which is most frequently used int computer imaging. Combining rhinoplasty and chin augmentation is common and powerful profile changing surgery. The change in the chin may affect certain aspects of how the rhinoplasty is done in terms of making the nose smaller or deprojecting the tip.
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