Hello. I am planning on getting a rhinoplasty soon. I have talked to one of my friend's father who is a plastic surgeon and he said he wouldn't do it because my skin is too thick. I would like my nose shorter and thinner, more defined. Is it possible? If so, to what extent?
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thickness of the skin is always a factor, sometimes a very significant one affecting the end results in rhinoplasty. It can be both of positive or negative influence with this regard. It can have a limiting role on the degree of refinement of the tip, but at the same time it can mask some irregularities of the countour. Thus it is never a single factor in the decision if someone can benefit from rhinoplasty or not, but one not to ignore. Good luck.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Thickness of the skin is always a factor, sometimes a very significant one affecting the end results in rhinoplasty. It can be both of positive or negative influence with this regard. It can have a limiting role on the degree of refinement of the tip, but at the same time it can mask some irregularities of the countour. Thus it is never a single factor in the decision if someone can benefit from rhinoplasty or not, but one not to ignore. Good luck.
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September 20, 2016
Answer: Thick skin and rhinoplasty Thank you for your pictures. Your friend's father is correct - thick skin requires a more defined structure in order to obtain as much definition as possible. It is certainly a doable surgery, that being said, there are limitations as to how much definition and narrowing you can obtain while still "looking like yourself". When you go on your consultations, make sure that your docs are comfortable working with thicker skin and understanding, etc. The most important part of this process is being on the same page as your operating surgeon such that your results are optimized. Good luck!
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September 20, 2016
Answer: Thick skin and rhinoplasty Thank you for your pictures. Your friend's father is correct - thick skin requires a more defined structure in order to obtain as much definition as possible. It is certainly a doable surgery, that being said, there are limitations as to how much definition and narrowing you can obtain while still "looking like yourself". When you go on your consultations, make sure that your docs are comfortable working with thicker skin and understanding, etc. The most important part of this process is being on the same page as your operating surgeon such that your results are optimized. Good luck!
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Skin Thickness Thank you for your question. Your friends father is correct in that skin type and thickness is an important component of a successful rhinoplasty operation. In patients with thicker skin, it is important that the structure of the nose is maintained as the nose is corrected. While it can be more challenging to perform a rhinoplasty in these patients, it is certainly possible. An advantage of having thicker skin is that small irregularities are better camouflaged after surgery. I would consult with a board certified facial plastic or general plastic surgeon, who specializes in rhinoplasty. He/she will be able to review your goals for surgery, along with performing and exam of your nose to be sure those goals can be met. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Skin Thickness Thank you for your question. Your friends father is correct in that skin type and thickness is an important component of a successful rhinoplasty operation. In patients with thicker skin, it is important that the structure of the nose is maintained as the nose is corrected. While it can be more challenging to perform a rhinoplasty in these patients, it is certainly possible. An advantage of having thicker skin is that small irregularities are better camouflaged after surgery. I would consult with a board certified facial plastic or general plastic surgeon, who specializes in rhinoplasty. He/she will be able to review your goals for surgery, along with performing and exam of your nose to be sure those goals can be met. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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September 20, 2016
Answer: thick skin in rhinoplasty Thanks for your question and photographs. Thick skin is not a reason never to do rhinoplasty but it does add a limitation to the degree of refinement that can be achieved. Your nose is a little long and broad. If the nose is shortened the thick skin will not take the shape of the underlying structure and will look boggy and without definition. Therefore, I would recommend shortening your nose slightly or not at all and focusing on refining the tip by repositioning the cartilages and giving more tip shape etc. See a rhinoplasty surgeon in person for a consultation. Good luck
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September 20, 2016
Answer: thick skin in rhinoplasty Thanks for your question and photographs. Thick skin is not a reason never to do rhinoplasty but it does add a limitation to the degree of refinement that can be achieved. Your nose is a little long and broad. If the nose is shortened the thick skin will not take the shape of the underlying structure and will look boggy and without definition. Therefore, I would recommend shortening your nose slightly or not at all and focusing on refining the tip by repositioning the cartilages and giving more tip shape etc. See a rhinoplasty surgeon in person for a consultation. Good luck
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September 20, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty with thick skin Your nasal skin looks thick in the photos. However, this does not mean that you cannot have a rhinoplasty to shape and refine the nose. This simply means that you should expect swelling postoperatively that will last longer than the patient with thinner skin.
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September 20, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty with thick skin Your nasal skin looks thick in the photos. However, this does not mean that you cannot have a rhinoplasty to shape and refine the nose. This simply means that you should expect swelling postoperatively that will last longer than the patient with thinner skin.
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