Hi, I am an Asian female and I have bulbous and soft nose tip. A famous plastic surgeon that I have consulted with said that I have a lot of fat in my nose tip, and thus I will need extensive defatting of the tip to make it smaller and sharper. Is defatting the only and the best way to make my nose tip sharper? What are the disadvantages? Do Asian people who have weak nasal cartilage and thick skin have fat pads in the nose tip? Thanks!
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March 20, 2016
Answer: Do Asians have a lot of fat in the nose tip? What are the disadvantages of defatting the nose tip?
It is normal to be swollen two weeks out from a sinus surgery. It can take up to 4 months for the swelling to go down. Please be sure to keep your follow up appointments with your surgeon as that will give you the best information about how to heal best. Good Luck!
Thanks for your question. We commonly use tape following a rhinoplasty to help the skin to stick down to the underlying new nasal framework. This helps to prevent fluid collections and limit swelling. Probably the line you see is just related to some swelling and nothing more. It would be hard...
The key is to find someone that you mesh with. When you take in the tenor of the office, the style of consult, the aesthetics of the doc, the before and afters, and the overall reputation of the surgeon something should click with you that makes you feel comfortable with your decision. My s...
