What would the process be to fix my over projected tip? And what is the preferred material for tip grafting? As you can see I have thin skin and a tip graft that is too pointy. Help! I really don’t like it!
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June 8, 2023
Answer: Over projected pointy tip after rhinoplasty
Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photos you provided, your dorsum looks great but as you said the tip is a little high (I wouldn't say it is really upturned). Your alar base and columella are on the same level, which gives you the illusion that the tip is upturned. If you want a...
Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photos you provided it looks like your nose is still swollen. I recommend you to wait a few more months. The retainer wouldn't really help.
Best regards!Prof. Dr. Selcuk Inanli
Thank you for your question and photos. Since your initial surgery was over a year ago, you may consider revision rhinoplasty to address your aesthetic concerns. Treating wide nose nostrils requires an alar base reduction, which involves removing tissue to create a more narrow and symmetrical...