Good afternoon. I got a consultation for rhinoplasty. I don’t like how my nose turns down and is to thick. Doctor said my skin was too thick to get the results I wanted. Does that sound probable?
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Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs. Subtle deviations of the nose affect all of us to some degree, and these combine with facial asymmetries to create slightly different appearances of the nose from various angles. In your case, from the semi-profile view, you may...
Yes, part of rhinoplasty can include debulking soft tissue of the nasal tip while also shaping the cartilages and providing tip support with grafts. I would also potentially consider seeing a dermatologist for low dose Accutane to help thin the skin. I would see an American Board of Plastic...
Based on these photos, you do not appear to have an abnormality of your nasal skin which appears thin. In that regard, I do not believe you have an external problem. If you have a picture of your nose before it was exfoliated, please consider re-asking you a question with before and after photos...