Although my nose bridge seems relatively straight when my face is relaxed, it doesn't stay like that when I smile and it annoys me. I want to fix that alongside the droopy tip, can it be done? Is it difficult to correct? First pic is of my nose normally, second pic is when smiling, and third pic is what I hope it'll look like when I smile after a nose job. Is it a reasonable expectation?
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When you are deprojecting the nose you don't need rib cartilage you should be able to use the nose in the nose which is called septo cartilage and that should be enough cartilage to do everything you need. If the surgeon wants to use extensive grafting they may want to use rib cartilage...
Epinephrine is injected alongside lidocaine in nearly every facial procedure, including rhinoplasty. Injecting epinephrine can slightly raise blood pressure, which is usually inconsequential but can also be easily treated by the anesthesia provider during the surgery. I would not worry about...
Excellent question. This looks like it may be where your lower tip cartilages have fallen off your septum and are not properly supported. It may be caused from trauma or a weakeness in ligament attachments you were born with. I recommend a consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist. Best of...
