I like the overall look of the nose when my face is at rest and I even don't mind the profile look of my nose but when I smile, I feel like the tip droops down so much and looks quite different from when I don't smile. Ive been doing research for a while and I think maybe only having the depressor muscle cut would result in a less droopy tip while still retaining my natural nose shape. Am I correct in thinking this? Also how much would that cost? Thanks so much!
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February 28, 2014
Answer: Should the septi depressor muscle be cut during a rhinoplasty?
Your second picture from the left shows a nice side profile view and well shaped tip-- not to much to do, if anything!.It appears from the first photo that on smiling the tip plunges. This can be corrected with common tip rhinoplasty procedures.Regarding your diagnosis of a "tension nose" or...
It is best to check with your individual policy since everyone's medical insurance is a little bit different. If there is a septoplasty being performed at the same time, this is considered a medical necessity, therefore a preoperative workup by yourr family doctor his required and should...
It appears that you are concerned with the fullness at the keystone area (transition point where the nasal bones above meet the upper lateral cartilages below). In the first month postop, the keystone area can appear full or as though there is a little bump there. In some cases, it is just more...