I want to shorten my hanging columella, bulbous tip, and uneven nostrils. I don’t care about the bridge being crooked. I would like to narrow out the tip and lift the left nostril to be even with the otherside. Would this be possible without altering the bridge of my nose? Could this compromise my breathing and will I have the same amount of undereye bruising as with most rhinoplasty? Lastly, how much would this cost and can insurance be cover if the nostril thing “affects” my breathing?
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi @rae2123. I recommend seeing an expert rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination. A rhinoplasty in my opinion is one of the most difficult procedures to perform. In my practice, I utilize piezosurgery. Piezosurgery is a more gentle technique that allows for greater precision. Less bruising and swelling is common with Piezosurgery. In a typical rhinoplasty, a hammer and chisel technique is performed leading to more inadvertent fractures. Best of Luck, Dr. Nima!
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi @rae2123. I recommend seeing an expert rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination. A rhinoplasty in my opinion is one of the most difficult procedures to perform. In my practice, I utilize piezosurgery. Piezosurgery is a more gentle technique that allows for greater precision. Less bruising and swelling is common with Piezosurgery. In a typical rhinoplasty, a hammer and chisel technique is performed leading to more inadvertent fractures. Best of Luck, Dr. Nima!
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November 16, 2020
Answer: Full Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question.
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November 16, 2020
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November 12, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty candidate Dear rae2123,
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November 12, 2020
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November 11, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. In your case, the issues, in particular, the hanging columella can easily be resolved. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate their on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.
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November 11, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. In your case, the issues, in particular, the hanging columella can easily be resolved. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate their on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.
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November 10, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for taking the time to share your question and photos.
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November 10, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for taking the time to share your question and photos.
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