What rhinoplasty should I get?

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i really want a full on rhinoplasty not the liquid one but my nose only has a bump on the bridge and i have been feeling super insecure because of this. I'm guessing there's different types of rhinoplastys so I'm unsure on what to do.

Osman Halit Cam, MD · Answer

Hi Sophia,In order to give you more informaiton please suppl visual documantaions. Yes there are multiple techniques about rhinoplasty but need to evaluate after your video documentaions to choose which is best for you.

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

My most helpful answer is to define the difference between liquid rhinoplasty and surgical rhinoplasty. What determines which approach to take involves 1)the configuration of your nose and  2)your goals. Liquid rhinoplasty entails injecting filler into the nose to camouflage a bump or to give volume to a deficient area. There are only a few configurations that lend themselves to this route, because most noses with bumps already have too much volume, and an injectable will make the nose look bigger in that instance.. Liquid rhinoplasty can be done without anesthesia, and is a treatment-room (as compared to operating-room) procedure. Results are immediate and downtime is usually non-existent or minimal. Liquid rhinoplasty is usually temporary. Surgical rhinoplasty, on the other hand, entails operating on the nose to remove tissue, reconfigure tissue, file bones, resculpt cartilage, remove bumps, create projection, etc. By rearranging bone and cartilage, the entire structure of the nose can be reworked. Surgical rhinoplasty is performed under anesthesia in the operating room. The recovery time for surgical rhinoplasty is usually somewhere between 7-10 days. Results are permanent. Both have benefits, so my best advice is for you to see a board certified plastic surgeon in person for a physical exam and to discuss your goals and expectations.

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hello sophia, 
Yes, broadly there are 2 types of rhinoplasty. The closed and the open type rhinoplasty. The most appropriate approach for you can be selected after seeing your nose and examining it. If its only nasal hump reduction, a closed rhinoplasty will be enough. There could be multiple other things that might need correction in your nose which you would not have noticed, that can only be appreciated by an expert plastic surgeon. Like nostril size, alar base, your nasal airway, nose width, nasal tip and columella deformity, which are best addressed by open rhinoplasty.  
I suggest you to meet a board certified plastic surgeon to get the best opinion of your nose. Hope this helps you. Thank you for your enquiry.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You should go on a few consults with surgeons in your area known for rhinoplasty.? You will probably get different opinions from each surgeon but at least you will be educated so you can make an informed decision

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

What type of Rhinoplasty is performed for a dorsal hump? Liquid filler to camouflage a bump is not a surgical procedure and does not have a permanent result. It also fills in the root of the nose which gives the nose a strong “Greek or Roman statue“ appearance this look is more appropriate on a male than a female and is not a very feminine look. If a patient has a dorsal hump and wants to remove it a rhinoplasty is the surgical procedure that is performed for that purpose. There are different ways to achieve this but these are just variations in technique all of which should have approximately the same result . which technique a particular surgeon uses usually depends on his own training and comfort level

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