Hello, I really want a primary rhinoplasty. I’ve wanted a ski slopeand a thinner bridge for such a long time. Today I sent my photos to a surgeon who said I wouldn’t get a good result because my skin is too thick.
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Answer: Examination may be necessary to determine candidacy for rhinoplasty surgery.
Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) says:
There are 3 components to the tip- 1) the tip appearance from a frontal (head on) view, 2) tip projection (how much it sticks out) from a profile (side view), 3) tip rotation (how much it sticks up or down) from a profile view. In your profile view there is some fullness at the supra-tip area...
Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) says:
There are situations where residual swelling can persist beyond the expected timeframe. Some people are at higher risk of this, e.g. multiple rhinoplasty surgeries, naturally thick skin, prior trauma to the face. Continue with regular massage and night time taping. Keep your surgeon informed of...
Based on your photos, you appear to have a wide nasal appearance on front view and a profile bump, and perhaps a droopy tip on profile. Generally, goals of rhinoplasty or to make somebody's nose less distracting and perhaps more feminine in appearance. Please consider meeting with several...
