Hello, I've hated my nose since I can remember.when I'm talking to people, they grab their own nose while talking to me( my nose is that humongous.)I've decided to have the surgery.I have my first consultation this Friday 12/18/2015. I was thinking to tell the Surgeon that I want the bridge elevated just a bit, a refined nasal tip, and narrow rares. Is this achievable all I one section? I don't want to have to come back for revisions. Or what technique would work? Are my expectation unrealistic?
December 15, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty to narrow a wide nose A rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish narrowing a wide nose. To narrow a wide bridge line requires osteotomies placed in the nasal bones. To narrow wide nostrils requires an alar-plasty. Some patients also require a cartilage graft inserted across the bridge of the nose to give additional height. Thick skin will be a significant impediment to seeing a very refined result, especially in the tip of the nose. For many examples and more information, please see the link and the video below
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December 15, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty to narrow a wide nose A rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish narrowing a wide nose. To narrow a wide bridge line requires osteotomies placed in the nasal bones. To narrow wide nostrils requires an alar-plasty. Some patients also require a cartilage graft inserted across the bridge of the nose to give additional height. Thick skin will be a significant impediment to seeing a very refined result, especially in the tip of the nose. For many examples and more information, please see the link and the video below
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December 15, 2015
Answer: Sounds reasonable to me HiThanks for your question. I think what you are saying all sounds reasonable. Rhinoplasty is all about expectations. If your expectations are reasonable, then you are likely to be happy with the result. If you came in with a picture of Michael Jacksons nose and said you wanted that....then your expectations would not be very reasonable. Make sure your surgeon has some experience with African American Rhinoplasty. Even thought the principles are the same, the techniques are a little different. Most people want to maintain some of their ethnicity but just want to soften some of the features that they don't like.Good Luck
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December 15, 2015
Answer: Sounds reasonable to me HiThanks for your question. I think what you are saying all sounds reasonable. Rhinoplasty is all about expectations. If your expectations are reasonable, then you are likely to be happy with the result. If you came in with a picture of Michael Jacksons nose and said you wanted that....then your expectations would not be very reasonable. Make sure your surgeon has some experience with African American Rhinoplasty. Even thought the principles are the same, the techniques are a little different. Most people want to maintain some of their ethnicity but just want to soften some of the features that they don't like.Good Luck
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