I heard it can make the nose appear big. Why would it be needed if someone wants to make their nose appear smaller? Thanks
Answer: Shield graft A shield graft was initially popular eyes by Dr. Jack Sheen. It appears almost like a shield and is made from cartilage typically harvested from nasal septal cartilage. It can also be obtained from a rib cartilage or from the ear. It is typically placed on the nasal tip to give it definition and also to help with tip projection. As the tip is elevated and projected it can give the illusion of her nose being smaller.RegardsDr. J
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Answer: Shield graft A shield graft was initially popular eyes by Dr. Jack Sheen. It appears almost like a shield and is made from cartilage typically harvested from nasal septal cartilage. It can also be obtained from a rib cartilage or from the ear. It is typically placed on the nasal tip to give it definition and also to help with tip projection. As the tip is elevated and projected it can give the illusion of her nose being smaller.RegardsDr. J
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November 24, 2015
Answer: Shield graft for rhinoplasty Shield grafts are composed of cartilage and are generally heart or pear shaped cartilage grafts that are placed in the front part of the tip of the nose to give added projection to that area.
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November 24, 2015
Answer: Shield graft for rhinoplasty Shield grafts are composed of cartilage and are generally heart or pear shaped cartilage grafts that are placed in the front part of the tip of the nose to give added projection to that area.
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November 24, 2015
Answer: Shield graft A shield graft is made from cartilage often from the septum and is used on the tip of the nose to give it more definition.
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November 24, 2015
Answer: Shield graft A shield graft is made from cartilage often from the septum and is used on the tip of the nose to give it more definition.
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November 24, 2015
Answer: What is a shield graft made of? Are there different types of shield grafts? And why is it needed? A shield graft is a piece of your own cartilage cut into the shape of a shield. When placed on the nasal tip and sutured in place, it adds definition to an otherwise blunted tip. Regarding why it's used to make a nose appear smaller, it's really about creating tip definition. This is particularly useful in patients with thicker skin when the normal cartilages don't really stand out under that thickness. Hope that helps!CDK
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November 24, 2015
Answer: What is a shield graft made of? Are there different types of shield grafts? And why is it needed? A shield graft is a piece of your own cartilage cut into the shape of a shield. When placed on the nasal tip and sutured in place, it adds definition to an otherwise blunted tip. Regarding why it's used to make a nose appear smaller, it's really about creating tip definition. This is particularly useful in patients with thicker skin when the normal cartilages don't really stand out under that thickness. Hope that helps!CDK
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Answer: Shield graft in Rhinoplasty Hi,Shield grafts are intended to add shape and support to the tip of the nose. They have to be carved just right in order to achieve a narrow tip that looks natural and less bulbous. If the are to large the can make the tip look bulky of bulbous. See video below.Best,Dr.S.
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Answer: Shield graft in Rhinoplasty Hi,Shield grafts are intended to add shape and support to the tip of the nose. They have to be carved just right in order to achieve a narrow tip that looks natural and less bulbous. If the are to large the can make the tip look bulky of bulbous. See video below.Best,Dr.S.
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