my nose tip is round and upturned and my nostrils are large and round and sit much lower than the tip. I want the tip and nostrils reduced, but is it also possible to bring the position of the bases of the nostrils up higher so they are more in line with my nose tip? I've heard of people asking that their high nostrils be brought lower but never this so I don't know how this would be achieved.
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In general, the final result of rhinoplasty is not evident for 18-24 months after surgery. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. You will still have swelling after 5 weeks that can affect the appearance of your result. Swelling can be...
Thank you for your question and photos. At 9 months postop, it is still possible to still have swelling of the tip of the nose. This and the normal postoperative sensory changes are probably contributing to the feeling of hardness at the tip. The hanging columella...
It looks like you could have steps taken that would alter your nose towards the shape Megan has. Some tip cartilage refinement looks likely, and could be done with either an open or endonasal approach. I would suggest endonasal. However it also looks like Megan's nose is just a...
