I am interested in getting a rhinoplasty but I am worried that when my hanging columella is fixed that my already long upper lip will appear even longer. I also have a high radix, as you can see from my profile. I worry that removing the bump will create the appearance of a nose that just continues straight down from my forehead, like those in Roman statues. The last picture I've posted here is an example of a result that I do NOT want for my rhinoplasty. Can I prevent these concerns?
March 17, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty which can performed by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. You may also benefit from a cephalic rotation of your tip to turn up your tip slightly and a dorsal hump reduction. I agree with your goals of lowering the radix height also. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon. Best wishes and good luck.
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March 17, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty which can performed by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. You may also benefit from a cephalic rotation of your tip to turn up your tip slightly and a dorsal hump reduction. I agree with your goals of lowering the radix height also. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon. Best wishes and good luck.
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March 17, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty concerns Thank you for your question. Your an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I totally agree with you that the morphed picture would not be an acceptable result. I would lower your radix considerably. It would be important for you to only interview plastic surgeons who have extensive experience in rhinoplasty, performing at least 6-10 a month and have been doing it for many years. Remember, rhinoplasty is an art form, so study your prospective rhinoplasty surgeon's galleries critically. Best wishes to you.
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March 17, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty concerns Thank you for your question. Your an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I totally agree with you that the morphed picture would not be an acceptable result. I would lower your radix considerably. It would be important for you to only interview plastic surgeons who have extensive experience in rhinoplasty, performing at least 6-10 a month and have been doing it for many years. Remember, rhinoplasty is an art form, so study your prospective rhinoplasty surgeon's galleries critically. Best wishes to you.
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