Hello My name is Zahra Ahmed , I am 26 years. In 16 November 2011, I had jaw surgery in both upper and lower jaw, this surgery effect on the shape of my nose Now I've been thinking doing my nose to look better. In the attachments you may see my face after and before the operation. The fist tow pics are After. I hope you tell me what to do to get pretty looking , and to get my confidence back. thanks
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May 28, 2012
Answer: Rhinoplasty following jaw repositioning surgery.
Hi Jessica,
In order to remove a strut and shield graft you will probably need to have an open rhinoplasty. This can be done under local anesthesia with mild sedation. What you probably would need is a reduction of the strut and shield graft to reduce your overprojection. Removing the grafts ...
If a dorsal bump appears after a Rhinoplasty either the hump was not removed sufficiently or callous has formed around the nasal bones which maybe temporary. Rasping down the bones, IMO, is more likely to cause increased callous formation than bone removal with an osteotome....
Implants and fillers will just not be enough to make a worthwhile change and the results are temporary. Shortening a long face is very difficult. Cheek implants can be placed over the maxilla to give a more round look to create the illusion of an overall shorter face. Chin...