Is it possible to get a narrow nose like this? (Photo)

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I’ve had two rhinoplasties and requested for a narrow nose, but the results are not what i desired. the first picture is me 5 months after my last rhinoplasty. I had a graft done to fix a nasal collapse but now my nose looks even more wider than it was. the second pic is the edited version of what i want my nose to look like. Would ultrasound rhinoplasty be able to achieve this rather than breaking the nose? the bony part is wide so it’s not just swelling causing it to look wide..

George Bitar, MD · Answer

It is too early to tell your final results from your secondary rhinoplasty.  It generally takes at least one year for the swelling to subside after rhinoplasty, but the swelling tends to stay longer after revision.  You can discuss compression or steroid injections with your surgeon to try to bring the swelling down more quickly.  You have a complicated case, and it would be difficult to know whether you can get your desired nose with a tertiary rhinoplasty without a thorough examination and review of your previous operations.  I would recommend discussing your concerns with your surgeon.  They would have the most knowledge about your anatomy and how your nose typically heals.

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Good Morning! Ultrasound rhinoplasty can be an option to improve the irregular areas. To create narrowness, any grafts would need to be evaluated and thinned. It is often a balance when narrowing the nose to ensure the nose still has support so you can breathe and the appearance is natural. As for the bone, performing osteotomies really helps to improve the width on front view. If you haven't done steroids, compressions, or taping, that may be an option to see if any improvement can be made before considering a revision. Hope this helps you.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

At this point after two rhinoplasties and cartilage grafting, the combination of scar tissue and limitations due to the cartilage grafting Woukd make a procedure challenging.  The bones Woukd need to be rebelled, the grafts modofoed and I think your wish picture is not possible to achieve without interfering with your breathing.  If you want to pursue it you should consult several experienced surgeons and bring in op reports and old photos preop

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello, it is possible to make your nose the shape you want. It is even safer to do this with piezo technique surgery. I’m the only triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon all around Europe. I’m just focused on this issue. I am a doctor who goes to almost every country in the world and explains my techniques to important doctors with the seminar invitations I receive, so I am definitely the only doctor who can perform your operation very comfortably and successfully. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile. You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Since this will be at your third rhinoplasty, it's doubtful that you will get these anticipated results. There is probably some room for improvement, but probably not as much as you're hoping for. Much more information is needed such as a full set of facial photographs from all angles currently, and copies of the operative reports on what was accomplished in the first two procedures. Tertiary revision rhinoplasty is a very difficult endeavor, so it's imperative to have realistic expectations.

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