Is there a way to lengthen my nose without raising my tip? (photos)
August 13, 2024
Asked By:Terrific275380 in Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia
So I would like to get radix grafting to vertically lengthen my nose from the front but also would more tip projection. Many other patients want to reduce tip dropping, but I actually want to KEEP my tip drooping so that my philtrum doesn't appear longer after surgery. I am worried that getting cartilage on the tip and bridge will stiffen it up too much. I appreciate any assistance!
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Hi, It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on your needs and expectations. Mostly you need rhinoplasty to get it straight.
If you're concerned about the appearance of your nasal tip after surgery, you can consider bringing this up with your surgeon, or reasking your question with photographs that better describes a pressed nasal tip.
Most of tip asymmetries are caused by improper tip (alar) cartilage resting angle, strength and symmetry. Even milimeters matter is that matter. It appears to be right side lateral leg of tip cartilage is weaker than the left, hence to inward arching. One would need to reopen the tip, and...