Hi I have round nostrils and I'm interested in knowing if tip sutures to change nostril shape - converting round nostrils to almond shape nostrils - would be effective & hold over the long-term? I also have a big tip and medium thick skin that is oily. Thank you
Answer: Tip sutures and nostril shape If the nostrils are round with tip sutures you can expect some elongation (a more oval or almond shape) IF you are ALSO performing maneuvers to give the tip more projection. I think the information provided by Dr. Kim and Dr. Portuese was very good so there you have it. Get a few consults with board-certified facial plastic surgeons before proceeding. You also want to see someone who obviously performs rhinoplasty regularly.Chase Lay, MD
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Answer: Tip sutures and nostril shape If the nostrils are round with tip sutures you can expect some elongation (a more oval or almond shape) IF you are ALSO performing maneuvers to give the tip more projection. I think the information provided by Dr. Kim and Dr. Portuese was very good so there you have it. Get a few consults with board-certified facial plastic surgeons before proceeding. You also want to see someone who obviously performs rhinoplasty regularly.Chase Lay, MD
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Suture techniques of the nasal tip to reduce the bulbous tip cartilages Suture techniques of the nasal tip are performed along with a conservative cartilage removal when patients have a wide and bulbous nasal tip cartilages. Suture techniques are not used to change the shape of the nostrils. Thick skin will be a significant impediment to seeing very refined results in the tip of the nose. For more information about bulbous tip reduction, please see the link and the video below
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Suture techniques of the nasal tip to reduce the bulbous tip cartilages Suture techniques of the nasal tip are performed along with a conservative cartilage removal when patients have a wide and bulbous nasal tip cartilages. Suture techniques are not used to change the shape of the nostrils. Thick skin will be a significant impediment to seeing very refined results in the tip of the nose. For more information about bulbous tip reduction, please see the link and the video below
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