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Yes, your nose can be lengthened during rhinoplasty. Typically the length of the nose is measured from the top of the bridge to the tip of your nose. By augmenting your dorsum and raising the starting point of your nose, the length of your nose will increase. This can be combined with projecting and lengthening the tip of your nose, to create a longer and more balanced nose for your facial proportions.
Hello and thank you for your question. It is possible to perform augmentation rhinoplasty with cartilage and fascial grafts. Additional pictures from all views would be helpful. With good surgical technique, you could likely have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
Thank you for your question. The current state of the hanging columella does not seem likely to improve further, even with additional reduction of swelling. Correction of a hanging columella is possible through surgical methods, which vary in detail depending on the individual. However, it...
The amount of scar tissue inside the nose after a PDO threadlift will actually intensify as more time passes with the large amount of suture material in your nose, then recuperate as an even greater amount of time passes. At 8 months, the threads may still partially remain intact with a moderate...
Hello and thank you for your question. This should have no effect on the results of your surgery. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained...
The short answer is, diced cartilage fascia made from your own cartilage and fascia will not resorb. The long answer is, diced cartilage fascia describes a generic surgical technique, but rhinoplasty surgeons will vary widely on how it is actually performed. Some surgeons harvest the fascia and...
Your nose is expected to achieve excellent results through hump reduction, osteotomy, and tip plasty. For hump reduction, the dorsal preservation technique is recommended, and performing it alongside septal correction can deliver highly satisfactory outcomes. Tip plasty should not only focus on...
A subtle amount of change could be created by reshaping the tip of your nose in isolation, but for a more balanced change you should consider addressing the shape and contours of your ala/nostrils as well as dorsum concomitantly. Proportions are important, and when the shape of one aspect of...