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...
Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of your nose (especially the bridge and nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any...
