I want to shorten my midface (from the top of my nose to my bottom lip). Can this be achieved by rhinoplasty & lip lift (shortening my nose & philtrum each by 1-2 cm?), or would maxillofacial surgery be an option? Can shortening the midface by cutting into bone be performed without a prerequisite of serious disfigurements? Does this shorten the whole face (i.e. distance from eyes to bottom of chin)? Are general plastic surgeons aware of this procedure/capable of performing it? What is the cost?
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A rhinoplasty would be a nice option for you. It would reduce the dorsal hump and nasal projection and in the process reduce the visibility of your nostrils. A nostril width reduction may not be necessary after the dorsum and tip are addressed.
A virtual consultation is a good start in terms of getting advice on what may work for you in regard to rhinoplasty. Sometimes traveling is the best option to seek care from a surgeon you feel will do the very best operation for you and you feel most comfortable with. However, there is no s...
Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended says:
Hello,
This is normal.However I am wondering how you can see your size of the nose one week after surgery since normally this is the time when the nose is covered by the nasal splint when the nose can not swell to this proportions because of nasal splint.
Some surgeons in Jordan I know that they...
