Is a 6mm nose implant classed as large? High nose and over-projected tip after rhinoplasty!

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Hello I have recently had a rhinoplasty 4 months ago in the phillipines being of african american decent i feel that the nose looks very fake and over projected with a very high side wall. I have contacted my Dr who advised me that he used a 6mm gortex implant. I just wanted to ask other surgeons who deal in ethnic noses if this is classed as a large implant. I do like that I have some sort of bridge but this is way to big. If it is classed as bigwhat is the standard size used for ladies

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The size of dorsal implant varies depending upon bridge of the nose.  6 mm is on the larger size.  However, it is impossible to assess without evaluating the initial photographs.  If the implant is making  nose looks fake can always be replaced with a smaller implant.Dr. J

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It would be nice to see photos,  Is 6 mm too much?  It all depends upon the individual and their goals. I prefer autologous cartilage or irradiated as opposed to an implant.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

In general implant sizes are chosen based on the individual patients anatomic need and aesthetic goals and desires. There is not a standard size choice. Having said that I generally do not use synthetic implants in the nose.

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