I'm in my late 50s and am interested in rhinoplasty. I have been told that because my skin is so thin at the bridge I need to find a top doctor who specializes/only performs this surgery. Admittedly the skin is very thin. I haven't had luck finding this kind of doctor. Advice? Am I no longer a candidate for this surgery?
November 28, 2023
Answer: Excellent candidate Hi from Istanbul! It's true that having thin skin is a consideration for rhinoplasty. However, you are still a very good candidate for the surgery. While there aren't really any specialists who only work with thin skin in plastic surgery, it's important to seek a surgeon who has extensive experience and a good reputation in rhinoplasty. Their expertise will be crucial in achieving the best outcome for your specific needs. Best wishes on your journey.
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November 28, 2023
Answer: Excellent candidate Hi from Istanbul! It's true that having thin skin is a consideration for rhinoplasty. However, you are still a very good candidate for the surgery. While there aren't really any specialists who only work with thin skin in plastic surgery, it's important to seek a surgeon who has extensive experience and a good reputation in rhinoplasty. Their expertise will be crucial in achieving the best outcome for your specific needs. Best wishes on your journey.
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November 17, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty for thin skinned patients With thin skinned patients, extremely meticulous surgical technique must be used to prevent asymettrical results. On the other hand, patients with thin skin heal much faster than the thick skinned ones which is a huge benefit while recovering. My suggestion to you is to do your research well before choosing your surgeon. Make sure he or she has extensive experience in rhinoplasty. Best of luck to you.
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November 17, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty for thin skinned patients With thin skinned patients, extremely meticulous surgical technique must be used to prevent asymettrical results. On the other hand, patients with thin skin heal much faster than the thick skinned ones which is a huge benefit while recovering. My suggestion to you is to do your research well before choosing your surgeon. Make sure he or she has extensive experience in rhinoplasty. Best of luck to you.
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November 13, 2023
Answer: Too old, too thin? Naah, you're skin looks fine to me. More... Of course I haven't had the chance to feel your skin, but your photos show a nose that looks like average less-thick-than-a-teenager's skin, and lots of adults have this operation. You also seem to be a very good candidate because you have features that are, in expert hands, usually rather predictable to improve: the bump on the bridge, but also the length of the nose and the prominence of the tip. ow *much* to elevate or narrow the tip, or lower the bump, or make other changes? We figure that out with morphs, well before surgery. I'd love for you to see some excellent professionally-designed morphs of what could possibly be done with your nose. Morphs could also help you identify better just what's bothering you, and help you set a goal for the rhinoplasty that's accurate for your tastes. Profile and three-quarter views would be particularly important in morphing your nose. (Side note: in my opinion, morphs should really be done by the surgeon, or he should direct an assistant as she makes the morphs. Morphs should be made with a constant eye to what actually *can* be done in surgery, for that particular nose, and the surgeon has that information and judgment best.) Finally, remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes that your nose needs -- particularly the tip work -- require advanced techniques, and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. It's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.
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November 13, 2023
Answer: Too old, too thin? Naah, you're skin looks fine to me. More... Of course I haven't had the chance to feel your skin, but your photos show a nose that looks like average less-thick-than-a-teenager's skin, and lots of adults have this operation. You also seem to be a very good candidate because you have features that are, in expert hands, usually rather predictable to improve: the bump on the bridge, but also the length of the nose and the prominence of the tip. ow *much* to elevate or narrow the tip, or lower the bump, or make other changes? We figure that out with morphs, well before surgery. I'd love for you to see some excellent professionally-designed morphs of what could possibly be done with your nose. Morphs could also help you identify better just what's bothering you, and help you set a goal for the rhinoplasty that's accurate for your tastes. Profile and three-quarter views would be particularly important in morphing your nose. (Side note: in my opinion, morphs should really be done by the surgeon, or he should direct an assistant as she makes the morphs. Morphs should be made with a constant eye to what actually *can* be done in surgery, for that particular nose, and the surgeon has that information and judgment best.) Finally, remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes that your nose needs -- particularly the tip work -- require advanced techniques, and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. It's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.
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