I am Asian , I have a big nose tip which really bother me. I had my alarplasty 7 months ago. My plastic surgeon told me there is a high chance of unevenness if I get tip plasty with ear cartilage alone. He suggested using a thin silicone implant . But I am not comfortable with implant , then he suggested using buttock crease fat to for my nose bridge instead . All I want is to reduce my tip size. Is it doable without silicone implant ?
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. I do not ever recommend silicone implants for the nose, as there is a high risk of complications including malposition, infection, and extrusion. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. I do not ever recommend silicone implants for the nose, as there is a high risk of complications including malposition, infection, and extrusion. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon.
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Nose tip Hi and thank you for your photos and question. You might benefit from tip defining procedures using either cartilage grafting or suturing techniques that would harmonize your nose and create a more natural, elegant look. I suggest your schedule an in person appointment with your surgeon or a board certified surgeon with extensive experience in rhinoplasty. Find someone you connect with, who will listen to your concerns and provide you with a framework for what is possible.
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Nose tip Hi and thank you for your photos and question. You might benefit from tip defining procedures using either cartilage grafting or suturing techniques that would harmonize your nose and create a more natural, elegant look. I suggest your schedule an in person appointment with your surgeon or a board certified surgeon with extensive experience in rhinoplasty. Find someone you connect with, who will listen to your concerns and provide you with a framework for what is possible.
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Nasal tip reduction Yes it is. Tip surgery can be done alone without addressing the dorsum. Septal cartilage is readily available usually if you haven't had previous nasal surgery and can be used as a graft without silicone or ear cartilage. You likely need a graft as your skin looks thick. I would recommend you see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon - I see you are in Florida. Ed Farrior in Tampa and Rick Davis in Miami are both excellent.
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Nasal tip reduction Yes it is. Tip surgery can be done alone without addressing the dorsum. Septal cartilage is readily available usually if you haven't had previous nasal surgery and can be used as a graft without silicone or ear cartilage. You likely need a graft as your skin looks thick. I would recommend you see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon - I see you are in Florida. Ed Farrior in Tampa and Rick Davis in Miami are both excellent.
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May 21, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Issues This is worth a discussion with your Plastic Surgeon. If you are not happy with the results, you must return to your surgeons to have a discussion about the options. Typically, revision surgery is offered to patients who need slight adjustments and will see better results.
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May 21, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Issues This is worth a discussion with your Plastic Surgeon. If you are not happy with the results, you must return to your surgeons to have a discussion about the options. Typically, revision surgery is offered to patients who need slight adjustments and will see better results.
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