I know it sounds dumb and it's really a personal concern. But I've been obsessing about how much I hate my nose and how self concious it makes me, for the longest time now. When I'm not smiling, you can see in my nose when you look at my profile. And when I smile, there is a big piece of cartilage that is more visible, making my nose appear larger.
October 20, 2015
Answer: Bottom Heavy Tip - Corrective Options Hi ncpxx,From the photos you show, it appears that you have a fullness in the lower nasal tip, or infratip lobule, region. These cartilages may be too long, causing then to bend out in some patients. It is also possible that your septum is long in that area. Addressing this typically requires a small cartilage graft to help straighten the area. Sutures or other interventions can be done to make the original cartilages straighten and take the form of the small and straight cartilage graft. While this can be done using a mini-open in the office, the cartilage harvest can be difficult under local anesthesia. It is a minor procedure, but some twilight anesthesia would be recommended.
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October 20, 2015
Answer: Bottom Heavy Tip - Corrective Options Hi ncpxx,From the photos you show, it appears that you have a fullness in the lower nasal tip, or infratip lobule, region. These cartilages may be too long, causing then to bend out in some patients. It is also possible that your septum is long in that area. Addressing this typically requires a small cartilage graft to help straighten the area. Sutures or other interventions can be done to make the original cartilages straighten and take the form of the small and straight cartilage graft. While this can be done using a mini-open in the office, the cartilage harvest can be difficult under local anesthesia. It is a minor procedure, but some twilight anesthesia would be recommended.
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October 20, 2015
Answer: Cartilages and the nose It is possible to remove or shave off some of the cartilage and the tip of the nose that can help reduce the appearance as shown in the photographs. It can be done under local anesthesia in the office without much downtime.RegardsDr. J
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October 20, 2015
Answer: Cartilages and the nose It is possible to remove or shave off some of the cartilage and the tip of the nose that can help reduce the appearance as shown in the photographs. It can be done under local anesthesia in the office without much downtime.RegardsDr. J
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