Hi Doctors, I have a deviated septum and I plan on getting it fixed soon. I'm not interested in using ear/rib grafts or implants for my nose and I'm not looking to make my bridge taller either. I just want the tip to be slightly pushed upwards, I like how my nose looks when I pinch the sides, can I get similar or the same results through using the cartilage from the deviated side and septum cartilage?
Answer: Closed and Atraumatic Technique in Rhinoplasty Hello,Thank you for your question. A physical examination by an experienced Board Certified plastic surgeon could provide best options for you. It is difficult to evaluate your deviated septum from the provided photos. Ethnic noses require different approach, fine workmanship and skills. You may benefit from the straightening your nose, refinement of a tip and dorsal augmentation by my own technique using the septal cartilage and bone dust obtained during the surgery. The Dorsal Roof Technique protects the dorsal anatomy but fixes the deformity and moreover, supports your dorsum by using the excessive tissue instead of excision. Breathing issues can be corrected as well.
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Answer: Closed and Atraumatic Technique in Rhinoplasty Hello,Thank you for your question. A physical examination by an experienced Board Certified plastic surgeon could provide best options for you. It is difficult to evaluate your deviated septum from the provided photos. Ethnic noses require different approach, fine workmanship and skills. You may benefit from the straightening your nose, refinement of a tip and dorsal augmentation by my own technique using the septal cartilage and bone dust obtained during the surgery. The Dorsal Roof Technique protects the dorsal anatomy but fixes the deformity and moreover, supports your dorsum by using the excessive tissue instead of excision. Breathing issues can be corrected as well.
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Answer: Can I get a more upturned nose without implants or grafts? Hello Elaine,Great question. The images you provided are not clear enough in order to properly address your concerns. A personal examination is needed. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
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Answer: Can I get a more upturned nose without implants or grafts? Hello Elaine,Great question. The images you provided are not clear enough in order to properly address your concerns. A personal examination is needed. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty for a more up to her nose without using grafts or implants. Rhinoplasty for a more up to her nose without using grafts or implants. yes this is possible and frequently done. Cartilage is removed to bring the tip upward and other techniques can be used to support the tip etc. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who can show you natural long-term results of his work. Do not rely on Imaging.
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty for a more up to her nose without using grafts or implants. Rhinoplasty for a more up to her nose without using grafts or implants. yes this is possible and frequently done. Cartilage is removed to bring the tip upward and other techniques can be used to support the tip etc. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who can show you natural long-term results of his work. Do not rely on Imaging.
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Can I get a more upturned nose without implants or grafts? The
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Can I get a more upturned nose without implants or grafts? The
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty If you like the way your nose looks when pinch the sides, there is actually a quite simple procedure for that. It’s called an alar wedge excisions. You can google it and see many examples. It works great, is simple and can be done under local anesthesia. Even better, it costs much less. No grafts needed. I do them frequently but many surgeons over look this procedure for more involved ones. I don’t think you need cartilage grafts at all.
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty If you like the way your nose looks when pinch the sides, there is actually a quite simple procedure for that. It’s called an alar wedge excisions. You can google it and see many examples. It works great, is simple and can be done under local anesthesia. Even better, it costs much less. No grafts needed. I do them frequently but many surgeons over look this procedure for more involved ones. I don’t think you need cartilage grafts at all.
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. I never recommend using an implant such as a silicone implant for rhinoplasty. All your cartilage grafts can come from your own septum. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon.
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. I never recommend using an implant such as a silicone implant for rhinoplasty. All your cartilage grafts can come from your own septum. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon.
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