I am really worried looking in the mirror. I feel like my nose is too upturned I'm wondering is this normal can you tell from the pictures if this is going to stay like this or if it's going to drop? I had a wide bulbous nose before and my surgeon went in to define the tip and lessen the width. Im just scared I may have made a mistake.. am I going to have a Michael Jackson or Sissy Spacek nose?
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January 26, 2018
Answer: Afraid of Michael Jackson Nose? Over-Rotation is Common Rhinoplastic Surgical Technique
Paul G. Gerarchi, MBBS, FRACS (not practicing) says:
Hi. Yes rhinoplasty surgery can alter the shape of your nose to make it appear less 'pig-like'. Choose an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon as, in my opinion, the maneuvers required to achieve a good result with your nose appearance are not 'basic'. Overall though, you nasal tip appearance is ...
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Thanks for your question. Every plastic surgeon has his/her own postoperative protocol, I usually remove my own sutures and nasal splints. I recommend discussing this directly with your plastic surgeon since direct constructive feedback is always important for a physician...