In many of the before/after pictures of dorsal hump removals, I notice that the tip of the nose also looks lifted and significantly smaller. I'm interested in having my own dorsal hump removed but I like the tip of my nose and don't want it to look any different. My tip has a very slight droop to it.
May 3, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty for dorsal hump removal without changes to the tip Yes, it is possible to remove only the dorsal hump. It's important to make sure all the components of the nose balance with themselves, and new nose balances with the entire facial features. If the tip cartilages are droopy and wide, they will be out of balance with the new nasal dorsal profile. In our practice, some patients receive no tip work, some patients receive minimal tip work, and some patients receive extensive tip work, all depending upon the anatomy of the lower lateral cartilages of the nasal tip in relation to the dorsum.
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May 3, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty for dorsal hump removal without changes to the tip Yes, it is possible to remove only the dorsal hump. It's important to make sure all the components of the nose balance with themselves, and new nose balances with the entire facial features. If the tip cartilages are droopy and wide, they will be out of balance with the new nasal dorsal profile. In our practice, some patients receive no tip work, some patients receive minimal tip work, and some patients receive extensive tip work, all depending upon the anatomy of the lower lateral cartilages of the nasal tip in relation to the dorsum.
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May 4, 2015
Answer: Lower hump without altering tip Thank you for your question. Rhinoplasty is a wonderful and complex operation. The short answer to your question is: yes, it is possible to reduce a hump without altering a tip. Heres the medium answer: an aesthetic nose is all about harmony with respect to the nose and with respect to the rest of the face (and even body). Most rhinoplasties require multiple, small alterations to achieve a balanced and natural result. I definitely recommend a formal consultation with a plastic surgeon, as the online format is limited (even WITH photos) in terms of making specific recommendations. I hope this helps - good luck!!
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May 4, 2015
Answer: Lower hump without altering tip Thank you for your question. Rhinoplasty is a wonderful and complex operation. The short answer to your question is: yes, it is possible to reduce a hump without altering a tip. Heres the medium answer: an aesthetic nose is all about harmony with respect to the nose and with respect to the rest of the face (and even body). Most rhinoplasties require multiple, small alterations to achieve a balanced and natural result. I definitely recommend a formal consultation with a plastic surgeon, as the online format is limited (even WITH photos) in terms of making specific recommendations. I hope this helps - good luck!!
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