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: 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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