Rhinoplasty / tipoplasty 2011 Revision tipoplasty late 2012 The doctor said before the revision that there was a limit to tip refinement, Could it be possible that I have already reached this limit? I do have quite thick skin. I would like to know best procedure to get pictured result and what the likelihood is. Closed tip plasty? Approximate cost? I am looking for a competitive quote although its more important for me to go with a surgeon who is confident they can achieve the result.
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Answer: Need experienced surgeon for revision tip plasty - bulbous tip/hump
Yes, it is possible and very simple, an easy gesture trimming the lower end of the caudal septum makes the work.I have read attentively your message, nevertheless let me warn you severely AGAINST such upturned tip, since 99,99% of patients would find such piggy nose disgusting and grotesque,...
From your photos, it looks like you would benefit from a formal hump reduction. Most bumps on the nose are caused by both bony AND cartilaginous bumps. The cartilaginous portion does not respond very well to rasping or "filing." More formal techniques are needed. Honestly, even for most bo...
If your surgery was in March, then there is still residual swelling present in the dorsum of the nose at this time. This may get better over time but rasping can, though rare, cause inflammation and scar tissue that can make the bump that was reduced by the rasping come back.For now, I would ...