I developed a bump on one side of my nose from a nasal fracture. It isn't particularly hump like, but it is very noticeable from the 3/4 view when I turn my head left. From right 3/4, profile, and front views, the bump is nearly invisible. Is it possible to shave the bump without osteotomies? Would this make my bridge more narrow? From the straight view, my nose has a natural hourglass shape, with some bowing on both the left and right sides of the bridge. Would this make the bridge uneven?
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No you did not ruin it. A rhinoplasty performed by a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can give you a more refined tip etc. without having to pinch your tip.
The answer to your question depends on what you mean by better. Having thin skin will allow the changes performed under the skin, meaning changes to your cartilage and bone, to be more readily visible. However, it will also show asymmetries and irregularities more easily. For someone with...