I am Asian with thicker, oily skin. I do not consider myself the greatest healer. My body tends to overproduce scar tissue. I am concerned that my nose will develop scar tissue under the nose and not heal properly. How common is this in Asians, or any primary rhinoplasty? Are there particular tip refinement techniques that you can use to minimize this risk? Thanks.
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While it is possible reshape the nose in a number of ways during rhinoplasty, my goal as a facial plastic surgeon is to make each and every one of my patients more attractive. If I feel a procedure will make my patient less attractive, I will strongly advise against it.
Hello Nwynie, Thank you for your question.Without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of any treatments it is difficult to be comprehensive.The nose continues to change shape and mold...
Using tissue from your own body will create the most permanent results in the safest manner. The biggest risk with Gore-tex long-term is the risk of extrusion through the skin. Since Gore-tex is a synthetic material it will never become incorporated as a living part of the nose as...
