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: Nostrils It i impossible to give an opinion without photos. The appearance of your nostrils is the result of several different aspects of your nose. The size and support of the tip, the height of the dorsum, and width of the base of the nose are the most major determinants. The thickness you describe would also make a difference. Perhaps you should go get a consult. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Nostrils It i impossible to give an opinion without photos. The appearance of your nostrils is the result of several different aspects of your nose. The size and support of the tip, the height of the dorsum, and width of the base of the nose are the most major determinants. The thickness you describe would also make a difference. Perhaps you should go get a consult. Good luck.
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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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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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Answer: Nasal Shaping This is a thoughtful question. The short answer is yes tip sutures can change the shape of the nostrils. The problem with tip sutures alone is over the long term. Most surgeons are now leaning towards cartilage grafting the nasal tip and alar (side rim of nose) areas if changes are sought after. The cartilage will last forever. It is your own cartilage and typically taken from the nasal septum, ear or rib. It makes sense if you think about it. Cartilage and the skin soft tissue is what gives your nose shape right now, so when you want this changed we try and do it as natural as possible. Having medium thick skin that is oily is good and bad. It is good because it allows a smooth result with less imperfections post operatively. It is bad because there is typically more swelling post operatively which will increase the time until you are happy with your results. Hope this helps. DrC
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Answer: Nasal Shaping This is a thoughtful question. The short answer is yes tip sutures can change the shape of the nostrils. The problem with tip sutures alone is over the long term. Most surgeons are now leaning towards cartilage grafting the nasal tip and alar (side rim of nose) areas if changes are sought after. The cartilage will last forever. It is your own cartilage and typically taken from the nasal septum, ear or rib. It makes sense if you think about it. Cartilage and the skin soft tissue is what gives your nose shape right now, so when you want this changed we try and do it as natural as possible. Having medium thick skin that is oily is good and bad. It is good because it allows a smooth result with less imperfections post operatively. It is bad because there is typically more swelling post operatively which will increase the time until you are happy with your results. Hope this helps. DrC
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Answer: Round nostrils, would tip sutures change nostril shape to almonds and hold up over long-term? Dear sanfran103The shape and size of your nostril is formed by different components of your nose. Tip sutures can narrow the upper part of the opening while the ala can flare our if alar base is not addressed. In some cases, lateral struts can resolve this issue and in others other maneuvers. The nose is a three dimensional structure and frankly it takes many years and hundreds of rhinoplasties to appreciate its complexity. Look for experienced and properly trained Plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery (or Facial), see more than one consult and make a well informed decision.
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Answer: Round nostrils, would tip sutures change nostril shape to almonds and hold up over long-term? Dear sanfran103The shape and size of your nostril is formed by different components of your nose. Tip sutures can narrow the upper part of the opening while the ala can flare our if alar base is not addressed. In some cases, lateral struts can resolve this issue and in others other maneuvers. The nose is a three dimensional structure and frankly it takes many years and hundreds of rhinoplasties to appreciate its complexity. Look for experienced and properly trained Plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery (or Facial), see more than one consult and make a well informed decision.
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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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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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