Will shaving down the dorsal hump affect a drooping tip?

June 1, 2020
Asked By:magiere in Los Angeles, CA

I plan a rhinoplasty and I have already visited a surgeon. I have a "beak nose" with a large dorsal hump and my nose droops when I smile. According to the surgeon, there is no need to do any work on the tip because it will automatically stop drooping after he shaves down the hump. Is it really possible? He suggested a closed approach and I am afraid that without any tip work, the nose will seem too long.

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June 4, 2020

Answer: Assuming you heard right, I don't like what your surgeon said. More ...

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June 4, 2020

Answer: Assuming you heard right, I don't like what your surgeon said. More ...

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Answer: Tip work with dorsal hump reduction

Stephen J. Pincus, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Tip work with dorsal hump reduction

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June 2, 2020

Answer: Unlikely

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June 2, 2020

Answer: Unlikely

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