My nose isn't hooked, but the tip is underprojected, droopy and not sharp. Is there a way to make my profile sharper and less droopy without risking my philtrum looking longer? What techniques would a doctor use to achieve this?
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Hey there, and thanks for posting! You are an excellent candidate for cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery given the nature of your concern. A drooping or "plunging" nasal tip is a very common concern that rhinoplasty surgeons address at the time of the operation. The nasal tip can be set to be closer...
You have injured both the columellar skin and the underlying medial crus of your lower lateral cartilages in the setting of inherently poor tip support
In order to fix your deformity, it seems you would likely need structural support for the caudal structures which would likely take the form of...
Thank you for the question. Based on your photos and your goals, you appear to be a good candidate for rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty can achieve definition and angulation of the tip, while maintaining its length and structure. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double...
