What is this thing on my nose tip that's creating ugly shadows? (Photo)

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I had a slightly bulbous tip before and my surgeon used 5 cap grafs, shield graft, cephalic trim, dome binding suture, columellar strut. I hate my tip! Especially from the front, it looks like I have a dott and I dislike the shadows around it. What is causing this?

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. What you are describing is due to asymmetry in the lower lateral Cartilage domes. This could be corrected with a revision and placement of mastoid fascia tip graft to provide better tip unification and symmetry. With good surgical technique, you could 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

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