Lengthening the forshortened nose?

May 1, 2023
Asked By:Megz84 in Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand

Hi there, I am wondering if you can lengthen a nose that was foreshortened by about 5mm. The surgeon trimmed the skin of my collemulla though, would trimming the skin there impact and/or limit the ability to Lengthen the nose?

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May 9, 2023

Answer: Nasal lengthening may require a septal extension graft.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Nasal lengthening may require a septal extension graft.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 3, 2023

Answer: Lengthening a forshortened nose

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Randal Haworth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 3, 2023

Answer: Lengthening a forshortened nose

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