bridge of my nose is narrow and the tip of my nose has a lot of cartilage that makes it very wide and bulbous. Dorsal hump visible from the side, you can see how high and projected my nose is. Can all of these things be corrected in one procedure? Can my outcome be like how I edited it look in these pictures? I want the height lowered and nose shortened. I’ve had 2 consults so far but they were more about a chin implant. If this is possible I’d go with rhino. Is $9k to $11k a good estimate
Answer: Rhinoplasty Candidate I would recommend starting with a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty surgery to discuss if rhinoplasty can address your concerns. I would recommend writing down the following questions before scheduling your consultation: 1. Are you unhappy with the tip of your nose? 2. Do you feel that your nose is too wide? 3. Do you want to make your nostrils smaller in appearance? 4. Are you looking to decrease the general size of your nose? I hope some of these questions will help you pinpoint what it is that you don't like about your nose. Cost will vary due to various factors like anesthesia fees, facilities fees, etc. I wish you the best as you research your options when scheduling a rhinoplasty consultation. Sincerely, Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Candidate I would recommend starting with a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty surgery to discuss if rhinoplasty can address your concerns. I would recommend writing down the following questions before scheduling your consultation: 1. Are you unhappy with the tip of your nose? 2. Do you feel that your nose is too wide? 3. Do you want to make your nostrils smaller in appearance? 4. Are you looking to decrease the general size of your nose? I hope some of these questions will help you pinpoint what it is that you don't like about your nose. Cost will vary due to various factors like anesthesia fees, facilities fees, etc. I wish you the best as you research your options when scheduling a rhinoplasty consultation. Sincerely, Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 21, 2018
Answer: Are These Changes Possible with a Rhinoplasty? Hi and thanks for your question and photos. Yes, absolutely the changes that you made to your photos are possible. I do believe that you would also benefit from a chin implant to balance you profile. My charges for a rhinoplasty along with the facility and anesthesia fees are within your price range. If you add a chin implant on to the procedure, that would put you a little bit over your price range. I would be happy to see you for a consultation with computer imaging as my office is in the Philadelphia suburbs.
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June 21, 2018
Answer: Are These Changes Possible with a Rhinoplasty? Hi and thanks for your question and photos. Yes, absolutely the changes that you made to your photos are possible. I do believe that you would also benefit from a chin implant to balance you profile. My charges for a rhinoplasty along with the facility and anesthesia fees are within your price range. If you add a chin implant on to the procedure, that would put you a little bit over your price range. I would be happy to see you for a consultation with computer imaging as my office is in the Philadelphia suburbs.
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June 20, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty expectations and cost The photos that you have provided demonstrating the changes to your nose can certainly be achieved. I would caution you however, that the nasal bridge is a bit too narrow and I suspect that you would not like that in the long term. The cost that you have been quoted are certainly reasonable but the most important thing is that your surgeon has great results and you like them!
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June 20, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty expectations and cost The photos that you have provided demonstrating the changes to your nose can certainly be achieved. I would caution you however, that the nasal bridge is a bit too narrow and I suspect that you would not like that in the long term. The cost that you have been quoted are certainly reasonable but the most important thing is that your surgeon has great results and you like them!
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June 19, 2018
Answer: Yeah, I think you're a great candidate for a rhinoplasty and chin implant. See the morph I made from your photos. Click on the "Learn more" link, just below my response, or go here: FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_Lp568.html I made a computer morph of your nose, and an animation of the morph, to show the changes that are possible for your nose in truly expert hands.I lowered the bump on the bridge, elevated the tip, and then brought the entire nose back closer to your face. I also added some to the strength of your chin. Adding strength to the chin makes the nose look even better, and it's a very safe procedure.The photos you posted weren't ideal for showing the width of your tip, but I posted a short video with this answer of a woman who had the tip of her nose narrowed in a rhinoplasty operation. See if you think the morph captured what you're looking for. You should understand that the changes I demonstrated in the morph require advanced techniques, techniques that most plastic surgeons cannot handle. Be sure to read the section in the "Learn more" link on how to stay out of trouble while searching for a rhinoplasty surgeon. Rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. Read that page very carefully. Most plastic surgeons are quite poor at this operation, and I believe my advice will go a long way toward keeping you safe. For most noses, it's better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. I'd love to hear what you think of the morph. Did it seem to address your main concerns? I could modify the morph to your taste if you wish. Your nose is also a good example of why computer imaging is mandatory in rhinoplasty. You need to know exactly what the surgeon is planning to accomplish -- what features he thinks he can change, and by how much he thinks he can change them. When you see his goals, you'll know whether he has an eye for an attractive nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes an attractive nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. How would you ever get that figured out without the morphs?! But remember, you're not hiring him for his skills with the computer. The doctor must then show you his before and after photos to prove that he can actually accomplish what he draws on the computer. In your case in particular, you need to find a surgeon who understands all of the issues I mentioned, and how they fit together, and who can actually accomplish them in surgery.
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June 19, 2018
Answer: Yeah, I think you're a great candidate for a rhinoplasty and chin implant. See the morph I made from your photos. Click on the "Learn more" link, just below my response, or go here: FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_Lp568.html I made a computer morph of your nose, and an animation of the morph, to show the changes that are possible for your nose in truly expert hands.I lowered the bump on the bridge, elevated the tip, and then brought the entire nose back closer to your face. I also added some to the strength of your chin. Adding strength to the chin makes the nose look even better, and it's a very safe procedure.The photos you posted weren't ideal for showing the width of your tip, but I posted a short video with this answer of a woman who had the tip of her nose narrowed in a rhinoplasty operation. See if you think the morph captured what you're looking for. You should understand that the changes I demonstrated in the morph require advanced techniques, techniques that most plastic surgeons cannot handle. Be sure to read the section in the "Learn more" link on how to stay out of trouble while searching for a rhinoplasty surgeon. Rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. Read that page very carefully. Most plastic surgeons are quite poor at this operation, and I believe my advice will go a long way toward keeping you safe. For most noses, it's better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. I'd love to hear what you think of the morph. Did it seem to address your main concerns? I could modify the morph to your taste if you wish. Your nose is also a good example of why computer imaging is mandatory in rhinoplasty. You need to know exactly what the surgeon is planning to accomplish -- what features he thinks he can change, and by how much he thinks he can change them. When you see his goals, you'll know whether he has an eye for an attractive nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes an attractive nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. How would you ever get that figured out without the morphs?! But remember, you're not hiring him for his skills with the computer. The doctor must then show you his before and after photos to prove that he can actually accomplish what he draws on the computer. In your case in particular, you need to find a surgeon who understands all of the issues I mentioned, and how they fit together, and who can actually accomplish them in surgery.
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June 19, 2018
Answer: Nasal narrowing and bridge lowering may be addressed during rhinoplasty surgery. Your morphed photos appear reasonable, except your bridge may appear a bit too narrow on front view than an actual surgical result. Wishing you well choosing a specialist! Dr Joseph
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June 19, 2018
Answer: Nasal narrowing and bridge lowering may be addressed during rhinoplasty surgery. Your morphed photos appear reasonable, except your bridge may appear a bit too narrow on front view than an actual surgical result. Wishing you well choosing a specialist! Dr Joseph
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