9 months after open rhinoplasty, my nose still looks dauntingly strange. I asked for an upturned slightly more sculpted nose which does show from the side but it does droop at the slightest smile and my nostrils are a lot more exposed than before(from the front and side). I had a steroid injection around month 7 for the swelling. I am deeply saddeded but wonder if what Im seeing is right and if the result look as bad as I think?
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Hi there! Rhinoplasty is a great way to establish better harmony and proportions within the face. With a strong chin as in your case, it will be important to not create too small of a nose which may draw more attention to the chin. Increasing the rotation and projection (how far the nose sticks...
Hello Opti,
Nostrils generally remain the same size after closed rhinoplasty unless the surgeon has actively tried to change the shape, either larger with grafting or smaller with nostril alar rim reduction. It is very important that your rhinoplasty surgeon and you are on the same "wave ...
Hello! Thank you for your question.Your nose tip is drooping. I recommend Rhinoplasty surgery to get rid of this appearance and achieve a more elegant and harmonious nose. Your surgeon can also use an external graft to reshape your nostrils.Best regards
