I'm 14 turning 15 in afew months. My nostrils are triangular and I'd like to know if rhionplasty would help change the shape of my nostrils from a triangular shape to a more rounder kind of form and how much would it be?
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Hello,Rib grafts used the nose can be bone, cartilage or both. A properly placed and secured rib graft will adhere firmly to the underlyng nasal bones and can be easily secured to the nasal cartilages with sutures. The graft is living tissue that will be nourished by the nose's blood supply. It...
Hello and thank you for your question. After a nasal fracture, I think 3 months is reasonable amount of time to wait for the swelling to truly disappear. If you your nose looks different than before or you have difficulty breathing, you should consult a Board-Certified Plastic...
Hi Shiny. Reduction of the nasal bridge if a feasible rhinoplasty maneuver. Generally speaking, this may involve osteotomies (to narrow the nose) and/or rasping (to further reduce, or "file down" the structure). Select a surgeon whom you feel comfortable with, one who is able...
