As a child I had a bad fall on my nose. Ever since it has gradually got worse over the years. I have trouble breathing from my left nostril and I have a poor sense of smell. I can feel a split at the front of the tip. Also if I squeeze my nose tip it feels springy. I'm not sure if this is related, but I suffer with nose bleeds alot too
Answer: Your nose isn't broken, but you must be very careful in selecting a surgeon. The split and the springiness and the size of your tip are all related to the fact that the two cartilages that form the tip of your nose are fairly large and asymmetric. Your skin is thin, so it's easy to see, and even feel, the contour of those cartilages under the skin.This all means that if you decide to have a rhinoplasty, you must be very, very careful about selecting the right surgeon. The vast majority of rhinoplasty surgeons do not have the skill and expertise to handle your tip cartilages, which cartilages pose a significant technical challenge.When evaluating surgeons, you must insist on seeing before and after photos of their other patients. Look to see whether the doctor has been able to handle large tips like yours. If the photos only show profile views, like shaving off a hump, that's not good enough evidence for your situation. Generally, the three-quarter views show the tip cartilages best.
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Answer: Your nose isn't broken, but you must be very careful in selecting a surgeon. The split and the springiness and the size of your tip are all related to the fact that the two cartilages that form the tip of your nose are fairly large and asymmetric. Your skin is thin, so it's easy to see, and even feel, the contour of those cartilages under the skin.This all means that if you decide to have a rhinoplasty, you must be very, very careful about selecting the right surgeon. The vast majority of rhinoplasty surgeons do not have the skill and expertise to handle your tip cartilages, which cartilages pose a significant technical challenge.When evaluating surgeons, you must insist on seeing before and after photos of their other patients. Look to see whether the doctor has been able to handle large tips like yours. If the photos only show profile views, like shaving off a hump, that's not good enough evidence for your situation. Generally, the three-quarter views show the tip cartilages best.
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Answer: No connection The injury in your childhood did not produce your cleft tip deformity. You are an excellend candidate for tip-only surgery (plasties, reduction, shortening) with or without bridge and bones reduction.
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Answer: No connection The injury in your childhood did not produce your cleft tip deformity. You are an excellend candidate for tip-only surgery (plasties, reduction, shortening) with or without bridge and bones reduction.
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February 5, 2015
Answer: Nasal Tip I would agree with the other surgeons here in two respects. First, nasal tip fracture is unlikely since the tip is cartilage. More likely is that this is just the natural appearance of your lower lateral cartilages, which do grow with age. Secondly, you should consider seeing a surgeon who is capable / knowledgeable in handling your situation of large bulbous tip cartilages with thin skin. Certainly reshaping these would benefit your appearance if done correctly, but it can be a tricky / delicate situation in terms of predictability of outcome. Also I would consider addressing the dorsal hump and using spreader grafts to improve the balance between the mid-third and your new tip. Nose bleeds wouldn't really be related, nor would sense of smell typically. You may also have nasal dryness or allergies which could be contributing. Seeing an ENT or a facial plastic surgeon (ENT trained) would be helpful given these issues. Hope this helps!
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February 5, 2015
Answer: Nasal Tip I would agree with the other surgeons here in two respects. First, nasal tip fracture is unlikely since the tip is cartilage. More likely is that this is just the natural appearance of your lower lateral cartilages, which do grow with age. Secondly, you should consider seeing a surgeon who is capable / knowledgeable in handling your situation of large bulbous tip cartilages with thin skin. Certainly reshaping these would benefit your appearance if done correctly, but it can be a tricky / delicate situation in terms of predictability of outcome. Also I would consider addressing the dorsal hump and using spreader grafts to improve the balance between the mid-third and your new tip. Nose bleeds wouldn't really be related, nor would sense of smell typically. You may also have nasal dryness or allergies which could be contributing. Seeing an ENT or a facial plastic surgeon (ENT trained) would be helpful given these issues. Hope this helps!
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February 3, 2015
Answer: Broken nasal tip It is very rare to fracture of the nasal tip cartilages. Trauma to the nose usually results in fracture of the nasal bones and a fracture of the upper lateral cartilages off of the nasal bones. The photograph demonstrates large bulbous asymmetrical lower lateral cartilages the nasal tip. Suture techniques and conservative cartilage removal are required to refine the nasal tip. For more information and many examples, please see the link and the video below
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February 3, 2015
Answer: Broken nasal tip It is very rare to fracture of the nasal tip cartilages. Trauma to the nose usually results in fracture of the nasal bones and a fracture of the upper lateral cartilages off of the nasal bones. The photograph demonstrates large bulbous asymmetrical lower lateral cartilages the nasal tip. Suture techniques and conservative cartilage removal are required to refine the nasal tip. For more information and many examples, please see the link and the video below
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February 3, 2015
Answer: Broken nasal tip? The split you feel at the tip of your nose is normal. There are two pieces of cartilage that come together to form the nasal tip. You happen to have prominent cartilages and thin skin, which means you can see and feel the space between the two pieces of cartilage.
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February 3, 2015
Answer: Broken nasal tip? The split you feel at the tip of your nose is normal. There are two pieces of cartilage that come together to form the nasal tip. You happen to have prominent cartilages and thin skin, which means you can see and feel the space between the two pieces of cartilage.
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