I've seen 2 doctors a while ago. They both said I have very thick skin and my cartilage is soft. I want the tip of my nose to be thin, as well as my nostrils. I look at it everyday and just hate it. I can't accept it and it's become my biggest insecurity. I've accepted the fact that I will never have a cute button nose. Overall, I just want a small, natural looking, feminine nose. I don't know if that's still asking for too much. Thank you for your time.
Answer: Rhinoplasty for latina noses Your nose lacks projection and has indistinct tip definition. You state that your nasal skin is thick - you are correct in thinking that changes made to the nasal tip may be partially masked by thick nasal skin. A reasonable rhinoplasty result could be created with the use of tip refining cartilage grafts.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty for latina noses Your nose lacks projection and has indistinct tip definition. You state that your nasal skin is thick - you are correct in thinking that changes made to the nasal tip may be partially masked by thick nasal skin. A reasonable rhinoplasty result could be created with the use of tip refining cartilage grafts.
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February 20, 2015
Answer: I'm Latina and my nose is thick, will Rhinoplasty even make a difference? The areas that concern you can be
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February 20, 2015
Answer: I'm Latina and my nose is thick, will Rhinoplasty even make a difference? The areas that concern you can be
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February 20, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty for the thick-skinned nose. A rhinoplasty done by a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can give you a more attractive and feminine nose. The tip can be further projected while removing the tissue between the skin and the cartilage so that this is much thinner. See a very experienced surgeon who does natural rhinoplasty for the best results. Look at before and after photographs and meet with patients who have noses like yours.
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February 20, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty for the thick-skinned nose. A rhinoplasty done by a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can give you a more attractive and feminine nose. The tip can be further projected while removing the tissue between the skin and the cartilage so that this is much thinner. See a very experienced surgeon who does natural rhinoplasty for the best results. Look at before and after photographs and meet with patients who have noses like yours.
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Answer: Ethnic rhinoplasty with thick skin I have so many happy Latina rhinoplasty patients despite the difficulties you have mentioned. Selfies on social media increase patients dissatisfaction with a nose that appears too large for their face. Even with thick skin, I use advanced techniques to reshape the skeleton and soft tissue of the nose that will significantly narrow the width of the tip and nostrils while creating a better defined profile. Your nose would actually have better support than before, and look better than preop after just 2 weeks. It will take at least 3 months for most of the swelling to resolve. Be sure to find a rhinoplasty expert that you like and share a common vision with.
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Answer: Ethnic rhinoplasty with thick skin I have so many happy Latina rhinoplasty patients despite the difficulties you have mentioned. Selfies on social media increase patients dissatisfaction with a nose that appears too large for their face. Even with thick skin, I use advanced techniques to reshape the skeleton and soft tissue of the nose that will significantly narrow the width of the tip and nostrils while creating a better defined profile. Your nose would actually have better support than before, and look better than preop after just 2 weeks. It will take at least 3 months for most of the swelling to resolve. Be sure to find a rhinoplasty expert that you like and share a common vision with.
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February 20, 2015
Answer: Nasal surgery Although you do have thick skin - that doesn't necessarily mean you aren't a candidate for cosmetic rhinoplasty. Over my 26 years of practice, I have operated on many Latino patients with thick skin and have achieved excellent results. I recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience with rhinoplasty procedures. Feel free to contact my office - located in Lake Oswego not far from Portland. Good luck with your search!Mark Petroff, M.D., FACS
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February 20, 2015
Answer: Nasal surgery Although you do have thick skin - that doesn't necessarily mean you aren't a candidate for cosmetic rhinoplasty. Over my 26 years of practice, I have operated on many Latino patients with thick skin and have achieved excellent results. I recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience with rhinoplasty procedures. Feel free to contact my office - located in Lake Oswego not far from Portland. Good luck with your search!Mark Petroff, M.D., FACS
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