In the image a portion of the upper third of the nose is taken out to lift the entire parts below, making the nose wider near the eyes, because the middle third and lower third that are wider are no longer closer to the lip but higher. Can this be done?? I don't want to do it by the way. Just want to know if it is possible
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.
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December 4, 2024
Answer: Nasal shortening is typically performed at the bottom, not the top. I enjoyed reviewing your sketches, and I completely understand your question. When we need to shorten somebody's nose, this tends to be performed by shortening the nasal septum, and sometimes by doing techniques to rotate the nasal tip upwards. Making an external incision at the root of the nose would lead to an external scar, and this is only done when there is skin cancer present. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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December 4, 2024
Answer: Nasal shortening is typically performed at the bottom, not the top. I enjoyed reviewing your sketches, and I completely understand your question. When we need to shorten somebody's nose, this tends to be performed by shortening the nasal septum, and sometimes by doing techniques to rotate the nasal tip upwards. Making an external incision at the root of the nose would lead to an external scar, and this is only done when there is skin cancer present. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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November 30, 2024
Answer: Nose shortening by removing the upper third Thank you for your query. The nose is an anatomical structure but it has a lot of physiology and function as well, which cannot and should not be disrupted in trying to improve the aesthetics. The upper third is the bony support and lower two thirds are largely cartilaginous. The nose can be shortened, of course, but not in this manner. Most of the shortening involves shortening the septum and the lower third. All the best!
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November 30, 2024
Answer: Nose shortening by removing the upper third Thank you for your query. The nose is an anatomical structure but it has a lot of physiology and function as well, which cannot and should not be disrupted in trying to improve the aesthetics. The upper third is the bony support and lower two thirds are largely cartilaginous. The nose can be shortened, of course, but not in this manner. Most of the shortening involves shortening the septum and the lower third. All the best!
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November 29, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, in theory this could be done. I highly recommend that my patients focus much more on real longterm before and after photographs rather than 3D imaging. I encounter so many patients in my practice who see me for revision rhinoplasty who previously had surgery elsewhere who feel like they were mislead into surgery by surgeons who relied heavily on 3D imaging without adequate real before and after pictures to back it up. Photoshop is easy but real surgery is very different.
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November 29, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, in theory this could be done. I highly recommend that my patients focus much more on real longterm before and after photographs rather than 3D imaging. I encounter so many patients in my practice who see me for revision rhinoplasty who previously had surgery elsewhere who feel like they were mislead into surgery by surgeons who relied heavily on 3D imaging without adequate real before and after pictures to back it up. Photoshop is easy but real surgery is very different.
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