I really want a rhinoplasty because of how round and bulbous my tip is. I only want some slight changes though, not like a whole knew nose. Anyway, I worry because I get keloid scarring and think that could worsen the outcome and make a rhinoplasty not worth it. I would like a surgical rhinoplasty to avoid repeating costs. Is it still a good idea to get a rhinoplasty when I have this kind of scarring?
September 25, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty for Bulbous Nasal Tip Surgical rhinoplasty is the only way to address a bulbous nasal tip. Tip-plasty alone can be done in cases like yours where there is no hump and the bridge is lower than the tip. Keloids are relatively rare in rhinoplasty surgery in rhinoplasty surgery. If you have pierced ears and no keloids you are not likely to keloid from the surgery. A bulbous tip can be addressed by reducing the tip cartlages, suture maneuvers, tip grafting, and thinning the nasal skin. Hope this helps :)
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September 25, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty for Bulbous Nasal Tip Surgical rhinoplasty is the only way to address a bulbous nasal tip. Tip-plasty alone can be done in cases like yours where there is no hump and the bridge is lower than the tip. Keloids are relatively rare in rhinoplasty surgery in rhinoplasty surgery. If you have pierced ears and no keloids you are not likely to keloid from the surgery. A bulbous tip can be addressed by reducing the tip cartlages, suture maneuvers, tip grafting, and thinning the nasal skin. Hope this helps :)
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I agree with your assessment and think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery, and I have almost never seen keloid scarring from rhinoplasty. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I agree with your assessment and think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery, and I have almost never seen keloid scarring from rhinoplasty. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you
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September 26, 2023
Answer: Scarring with Rhinoplasty Keloid scarring in Caucasians is pretty uncommon; what most people interpret as a keloid is actually a hypertrophic scar, so that is good news! Also, the only external scar on a rhinoplasty is across the columella; those tend to heal quite well.
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September 26, 2023
Answer: Scarring with Rhinoplasty Keloid scarring in Caucasians is pretty uncommon; what most people interpret as a keloid is actually a hypertrophic scar, so that is good news! Also, the only external scar on a rhinoplasty is across the columella; those tend to heal quite well.
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September 25, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty Based on these photos you seem to be a good candidate for rhinoplasty, possibly only tip-plasty. However, only on the basis of in person evaluation and discussion about your scarring risks a proper decision can be made. consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with known expertise in rhinoplasty would help. Good luck.
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September 25, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty Based on these photos you seem to be a good candidate for rhinoplasty, possibly only tip-plasty. However, only on the basis of in person evaluation and discussion about your scarring risks a proper decision can be made. consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with known expertise in rhinoplasty would help. Good luck.
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September 25, 2023
Answer: Bulbous tip and Keloid I don't think you have anything to worry about,The reduction of your bulbous tip is done by trimming and folding your lower lateral cartilages, and thinning the overlying skin.
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September 25, 2023
Answer: Bulbous tip and Keloid I don't think you have anything to worry about,The reduction of your bulbous tip is done by trimming and folding your lower lateral cartilages, and thinning the overlying skin.
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