In my previous question, I ask whether "passing out" is needed in non-surgical nostril reduction procedure. What I meant was "non-surgical" in the sense that you are only placed under local anesthesia and then you do not pass out. Meaning, it is non-surgical as a typical surgery requires. Did you mean that regardless of the type of anesthesia used, it is still surgical as there is cutting involved despite that you are conscious and can feel no pain during the procedure? Thanks for clarifying.
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The upper 1/3 of the nose is bone, so clamps will damage the skin and soft tissue and not the bones.The lower 2/3 of the nose is cartilage and cartilage such as the ribs and ear have memory. So your device is not likely to help in a adult nose.In children ear cartilages have been...
There have been described some procedures to narrow the alar base using suture techniques through the skin (percutaneously). Although no significant cutting is taking place, it's arguable whether to call this "non-surgical." it's not a preferred technique since it can sometimes affect...
There are no guidelines regarding a minimum age requirement for using Injectable Fillers in your child's nose. The youngest child I've treated to date is a 16 year old, and his pictures are attached.
Feel free to email / post your child's photo and I'll be happy to give you my thoughts.
I hope...
