Hi I had a rhinoplasty consultation today and was told that I have thick skin. Should I have a second consultation? Is rhinoplasty impossible on thick skin like mine?
Answer: Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty requires exceptional skill on behalf of the surgeon and great communication with the patient about realistic goals and expectations. Common cosmetic concerns include a dorsal hump, wide nose, sunken nose, irregularities, and asymmetries. Functional concerns include difficulty breathing through the nose, which can and should be addressed at the same time as your rhinoplasty.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty requires exceptional skill on behalf of the surgeon and great communication with the patient about realistic goals and expectations. Common cosmetic concerns include a dorsal hump, wide nose, sunken nose, irregularities, and asymmetries. Functional concerns include difficulty breathing through the nose, which can and should be addressed at the same time as your rhinoplasty.
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August 21, 2020
Answer: I had a rhinoplasty consultation today and was told that I have thick skin. Is rhinoplasty impossible on thick skin like mine? A large portion of my practice involves reducing and refining noses with thicker skin envelopes. Although the skin thickness may limit the results to some extent, the changes that can be produced can still be dramatic.
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August 21, 2020
Answer: I had a rhinoplasty consultation today and was told that I have thick skin. Is rhinoplasty impossible on thick skin like mine? A large portion of my practice involves reducing and refining noses with thicker skin envelopes. Although the skin thickness may limit the results to some extent, the changes that can be produced can still be dramatic.
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August 19, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty for thick skin Rhinoplasty surgery can certainly be performed for patients with "thick" nasal skin. The techniques involved are usually somewhat different from those used on patients with thinner skin. I would expect to use more firm cartilage grafting and to do more de-bulking of the overlying tip skin. It is hard to say how thick the skin is in your particular case from the photo. However, judging from the suggestion of facets at the end of your nose and shadows along the lateral aspects of your tip cartilages, it may not be as much as a issue as you may think. You should seek consultations with surgeons having a vast experience in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgery.
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August 19, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty for thick skin Rhinoplasty surgery can certainly be performed for patients with "thick" nasal skin. The techniques involved are usually somewhat different from those used on patients with thinner skin. I would expect to use more firm cartilage grafting and to do more de-bulking of the overlying tip skin. It is hard to say how thick the skin is in your particular case from the photo. However, judging from the suggestion of facets at the end of your nose and shadows along the lateral aspects of your tip cartilages, it may not be as much as a issue as you may think. You should seek consultations with surgeons having a vast experience in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgery.
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August 19, 2020
Answer: Best Rhinoplasty in thick Skinned Patient Hi M,
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August 19, 2020
Answer: Best Rhinoplasty in thick Skinned Patient Hi M,
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August 19, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. All skin types can get an improvement with rhinoplasty. I think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate their on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.
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August 19, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. All skin types can get an improvement with rhinoplasty. I think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate their on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.
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