In 2018 I had a rhinoplasty and the dr. Suggested a chin implant as well to make my nose look more natural free of charge. I've noticed since then that there is slightly less sensation on my right lower lip and chin only on one side. When pressing on directly below the corner of my lip on my chin, that same side of my chin that the numbness is on, there is a noticeable pain/shooting sensation on what feels like a nerve. I feel like the chin implant may be pushing into my mental nerve.
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Answer: Indeed, it might be pushing on the nerve. More ...
If you were experiencing clicking at the bottom of your nose, it's likely the bottom of your nasal septum rubbing against your tip cartilage when you move your upper lip. This is not onto itself reason to do surgery. If you have nasal obstruction that needs repair, you may benefit from...
Hi @Loving794819, I recommend a consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist. Caudal deviations can cause external shape deformities and are often associated with other internal deviations or trauma. Best of luck, Dr. Ghazizadeh
A closed rhinoplasty, especially if focused only on removing a dorsal hump without altering the nasal base, generally poses a lower risk of affecting the upper lip's length, shape, or position compared to an open rhinoplasty. This is because the closed approach avoids incisions on the columella...
