I would like my nose to be longer as it used to be. I had a rhinoplasty a few years back to correct a broken nose/deviated septum. During the procedure the surgeon shortened the tip of my nose which subsequently threw the balance and symmetry of my face off. My upper lip looks long and out of proportion. Can I fix this? I would like to look like my old self again. Technically, the surgeon did a good job, I just was not expecting to look so different.
December 4, 2015
Answer: Grafts The nose can be lengthened or projection increased in several ways. One option is a graft that is placed on the tip that can be obtained from the ear cartilage. Another option if the cartilage has not been removed during your first surgery is called a lateral crural steal. What that means is cartilage from the lateral nostril is advanced medial to increase projection. Hope this is helpfulregards
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December 4, 2015
Answer: Grafts The nose can be lengthened or projection increased in several ways. One option is a graft that is placed on the tip that can be obtained from the ear cartilage. Another option if the cartilage has not been removed during your first surgery is called a lateral crural steal. What that means is cartilage from the lateral nostril is advanced medial to increase projection. Hope this is helpfulregards
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December 4, 2015
Answer: Lengthing the nose You can absolutely lengthen the nose. The limiting factor is usually the soft tissue envelope which needs to be able to stretch over the new larger framework. This is usually only a problem in people who have had multiple surgeries and the skin is very scarred and not able to be stretched. The other factor will be the amount of cartilage left in your nose to use as structural grafts. I would see a revision rhinoplasty specialist to discuss your specific options in person. Best of luck
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December 4, 2015
Answer: Lengthing the nose You can absolutely lengthen the nose. The limiting factor is usually the soft tissue envelope which needs to be able to stretch over the new larger framework. This is usually only a problem in people who have had multiple surgeries and the skin is very scarred and not able to be stretched. The other factor will be the amount of cartilage left in your nose to use as structural grafts. I would see a revision rhinoplasty specialist to discuss your specific options in person. Best of luck
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