My nose was much longer before my primary rhinoplasty and i would like to reclaim that appearance, however is there an extent to which you can safely lengthen the nose?
August 28, 2013
Answer: Increasing nasal length
The short answer no pun intended is yes your nose can be lengthened some. It depends upon the pliability of your nasal skin and what underlying structure is present to work with. If a lot of underlying structure has been removed, then it is more difficult to lengthen a short nose. That being said, there is no way of exactly predicting the final size of the nose since there is what is called a shrink wrapping effect of the skin that contours around the underlying cartilages. After you see your rhinoplasty surgeon, he/she can give you a better idea of what to expect. Good luck in your area.
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August 28, 2013
Answer: Increasing nasal length
The short answer no pun intended is yes your nose can be lengthened some. It depends upon the pliability of your nasal skin and what underlying structure is present to work with. If a lot of underlying structure has been removed, then it is more difficult to lengthen a short nose. That being said, there is no way of exactly predicting the final size of the nose since there is what is called a shrink wrapping effect of the skin that contours around the underlying cartilages. After you see your rhinoplasty surgeon, he/she can give you a better idea of what to expect. Good luck in your area.
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August 28, 2013
Answer: Lengthening the nose has limits
Yes, there is a limit to how much you can lengthen your nose. There is both a limit that is due to aesthetics as well as structural limitations. Morphing can help you see this. During your consultation, your surgeon can discuss this with you. I hope this helps you.
-Dr. Zoumalan
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August 28, 2013
Answer: Lengthening the nose has limits
Yes, there is a limit to how much you can lengthen your nose. There is both a limit that is due to aesthetics as well as structural limitations. Morphing can help you see this. During your consultation, your surgeon can discuss this with you. I hope this helps you.
-Dr. Zoumalan
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