My nose is quite asymmetrical. As you can see, one nostril is lower than the other, and it is overall just very crooked. I have a fear of general anesthesia -- would this case be possible to do with just local? Are there other options for me to reduce the appearance of asymmetry? Thank you!
Answer: Nasal Asymmetry Hello,As you pointed out there are some asymmetries of your nose. From your photograph it appears that the left side of the nasal dorsum is somewhat concave causing the appearance of deviation. Also your nasal tip appears somewhat wide in comparison to the nasal dorsum. Although I occasionally perform rhinoplasty under local anesthesia for limited surgery of the nasal tip I do not think you would be a candidate for that. Many people fear general anesthesia. However, for a young healthy person the risk of complication related to general anesthesia is extremely low.Good luck.
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Answer: Nasal Asymmetry Hello,As you pointed out there are some asymmetries of your nose. From your photograph it appears that the left side of the nasal dorsum is somewhat concave causing the appearance of deviation. Also your nasal tip appears somewhat wide in comparison to the nasal dorsum. Although I occasionally perform rhinoplasty under local anesthesia for limited surgery of the nasal tip I do not think you would be a candidate for that. Many people fear general anesthesia. However, for a young healthy person the risk of complication related to general anesthesia is extremely low.Good luck.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty candidate Thank you for your question. A thorough exam would be necessary to determine if you are a rhinoplasty candidate. I perform all of my rhinoplasty procedures under twilight anesthesia (local injections with oral sedation). I recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience with rhinoplasty. Ask for before and after photos before making your decision. Good luck with your search!Mark Petroff, M.D., FACS
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Answer: Rhinoplasty candidate Thank you for your question. A thorough exam would be necessary to determine if you are a rhinoplasty candidate. I perform all of my rhinoplasty procedures under twilight anesthesia (local injections with oral sedation). I recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience with rhinoplasty. Ask for before and after photos before making your decision. Good luck with your search!Mark Petroff, M.D., FACS
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May 15, 2015
Answer: Am I good candidate for Rhinoplasty? (photo) Yes, you will need a tip refinement.
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May 15, 2015
Answer: Am I good candidate for Rhinoplasty? (photo) Yes, you will need a tip refinement.
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May 14, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty for Asymmetry, fearing general anesthesia It's very difficult to make a complete assessment of your nose from this one photo. You have some asymmetry of the nose some of this could be improved with surgery. No surgery is going to create perfect symmetry and you should be aware that you have asymmetry throughout your face like virtually everyone else.In this day and age there are many options for anesthesia. With general anesthesia being just one of them. As part of the surgery you should discuss the options that would be available to you and choose a surgeon who explains the
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May 14, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty for Asymmetry, fearing general anesthesia It's very difficult to make a complete assessment of your nose from this one photo. You have some asymmetry of the nose some of this could be improved with surgery. No surgery is going to create perfect symmetry and you should be aware that you have asymmetry throughout your face like virtually everyone else.In this day and age there are many options for anesthesia. With general anesthesia being just one of them. As part of the surgery you should discuss the options that would be available to you and choose a surgeon who explains the
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May 14, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty under local anesthesia A lot of rhinoplasty surgeons perform nasal surgery under general anesthesia or deep sedation, for patient and surgeon comfort. Anesthetic preferences among surgeons usually depend on training, experience, and anesthesia support. General anesthesia administered by a skilled, trained professional to a healthy patient is generally less risky than driving in your car to the surgery center. However, there are some great rhinoplasty surgeons who perform rhinoplasty under local anesthesia, and I believe surgical skill and comfort is more important to a satisfactory outcome than type of anesthesia selected. If you truly want to avoid general anesthesia, seek out these providers and consult with them. Best of luck.
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May 14, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty under local anesthesia A lot of rhinoplasty surgeons perform nasal surgery under general anesthesia or deep sedation, for patient and surgeon comfort. Anesthetic preferences among surgeons usually depend on training, experience, and anesthesia support. General anesthesia administered by a skilled, trained professional to a healthy patient is generally less risky than driving in your car to the surgery center. However, there are some great rhinoplasty surgeons who perform rhinoplasty under local anesthesia, and I believe surgical skill and comfort is more important to a satisfactory outcome than type of anesthesia selected. If you truly want to avoid general anesthesia, seek out these providers and consult with them. Best of luck.
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