I’m 47 in great health. Will my skin shrink around the new nose after reductive rhinoplasty???? My concern is that I don’t want to reduce too much and end up with excess scar tissue and possible deformity. I have been told that I have “thicker skin” but not thick. The surgeon (highly reputable) I consulted with is proposing quite a change.
Answer: Possible with caution Without photos or an evaluation, I can only share my general ideas and thoughts on the subject matter. I am generally cautious with significant deprojection in a thick or thicker skin nose. If the goal is to create definition to the tip and bridge, often augmentation is required to show that definition through thicker skin. My analogy is would be to consider a large, thick sweater on a child versus a large body builder - you will see more definition in the latter than the former.
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Answer: Possible with caution Without photos or an evaluation, I can only share my general ideas and thoughts on the subject matter. I am generally cautious with significant deprojection in a thick or thicker skin nose. If the goal is to create definition to the tip and bridge, often augmentation is required to show that definition through thicker skin. My analogy is would be to consider a large, thick sweater on a child versus a large body builder - you will see more definition in the latter than the former.
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December 28, 2022
Answer: Yes, if the surgery is planned appropriately Yes, your skin should still shrink to the cartilage framework appropriately in your 40s (and even beyond). In older patients and thick-skinned patients, it is especially important to plan the surgery in a way that closes dead space in the nose and controls the way the tissue retracts, so your rhinoplasty surgeon should have a plan in place for doing this.
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December 28, 2022
Answer: Yes, if the surgery is planned appropriately Yes, your skin should still shrink to the cartilage framework appropriately in your 40s (and even beyond). In older patients and thick-skinned patients, it is especially important to plan the surgery in a way that closes dead space in the nose and controls the way the tissue retracts, so your rhinoplasty surgeon should have a plan in place for doing this.
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December 23, 2022
Answer: Don't worry! Dear Reliable,
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December 23, 2022
Answer: Don't worry! Dear Reliable,
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December 21, 2022
Answer: Skin elasticity in older patients (47) - is reductive rhinoplasty possible? Without the benefit of physical exam, and posted photos- it's difficult to comment accurately. Healing after Rhinoplasty may be unpredictable especially in revision case, it may take longer than a full year to achieve full refinements. I suggest that you consult with an experienced Board Certified PS with a wide gallery of before and after photos that demonstrate consistent results
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December 21, 2022
Answer: Skin elasticity in older patients (47) - is reductive rhinoplasty possible? Without the benefit of physical exam, and posted photos- it's difficult to comment accurately. Healing after Rhinoplasty may be unpredictable especially in revision case, it may take longer than a full year to achieve full refinements. I suggest that you consult with an experienced Board Certified PS with a wide gallery of before and after photos that demonstrate consistent results
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December 21, 2022
Answer: Reductive Rhinoplasty Hello! Thanks for the great questions. At 47 years old, you can achieve a natural reduction in the size of your nose. Strong cartilage grafting provides a framework for the skin to "shrink-wrap" onto as it heals. The important thing is to make sure the reduction isn't too dramatic where the nose appears irregular or operated in appearance. For thicker skin, I recommend taping, compressions, and steroid injections post-operatively to assist with a nice outcome. Hope this helps!
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December 21, 2022
Answer: Reductive Rhinoplasty Hello! Thanks for the great questions. At 47 years old, you can achieve a natural reduction in the size of your nose. Strong cartilage grafting provides a framework for the skin to "shrink-wrap" onto as it heals. The important thing is to make sure the reduction isn't too dramatic where the nose appears irregular or operated in appearance. For thicker skin, I recommend taping, compressions, and steroid injections post-operatively to assist with a nice outcome. Hope this helps!
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