Is it advisable to treat skin thickening (in my case it's on one side of my nose only, close to the tip) with lasers or other procedures before considering a Rhinoplasty when the objective is to get a thinner nose and a more refined tip. Could untreated skin thickening (in that section) affect the overall result of the rhinoplasty? And how can this be prevented?Thanks for your valuable input!
December 21, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty and skin thickening: is it possible to treat thick skin on the nose before a rhinoplasty? Hello and thank you for your question. The short answer is 'yes'. There are certain treatments that can be done in thick sebaceous skin to optimize the skin prior to rhinoplasty. While it is harder to improve tip definition in patients with thicker nasal skin, good results can still be achieved by a combination of manipulating the underlying cartilaginous framework (suturing, trimming, etc) and conservative soft tissue debulking. My best advice is that you discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals with a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in performing rhinoplasty. I would ask to see before and after pictures of their real patients. It's important that you trust your surgeon's skills and ability to achieve the results you are looking for. In particular, pay attention to your surgeon's experience with rhinoplasty. Best, Pejman Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon
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December 21, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty and skin thickening: is it possible to treat thick skin on the nose before a rhinoplasty? Hello and thank you for your question. The short answer is 'yes'. There are certain treatments that can be done in thick sebaceous skin to optimize the skin prior to rhinoplasty. While it is harder to improve tip definition in patients with thicker nasal skin, good results can still be achieved by a combination of manipulating the underlying cartilaginous framework (suturing, trimming, etc) and conservative soft tissue debulking. My best advice is that you discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals with a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in performing rhinoplasty. I would ask to see before and after pictures of their real patients. It's important that you trust your surgeon's skills and ability to achieve the results you are looking for. In particular, pay attention to your surgeon's experience with rhinoplasty. Best, Pejman Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon
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February 22, 2020
Answer: Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Hello, Thank you for your question. The answer is yes. Certain treatments directed to make the skin thinner are needed for thick skinned patients to achieve better results after the surgery. They optimize skins condition for better contouring and defining of the tip especially during the surgery. To find out more please visit our RealSelf before and after pictures. Best Regards
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February 22, 2020
Answer: Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Hello, Thank you for your question. The answer is yes. Certain treatments directed to make the skin thinner are needed for thick skinned patients to achieve better results after the surgery. They optimize skins condition for better contouring and defining of the tip especially during the surgery. To find out more please visit our RealSelf before and after pictures. Best Regards
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