I used to have a very long and big nose. During my primary, my nose was shrunk and raised too high for a man. I read the limiting factor for lengthening and de-rotating a nose in a revision is the skin and how flexible it is. Since my nose used to be long and big, does that mean the skin will be more stretchable?
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Thank you for posting your question and series of photos. During a revision rhinoplasty procedure, you aren’t required to change any of the features of your nose that you’d like to keep intact. Since you’re only interested in reducing the appearance of the dorsal hump, nasal rasps can be used ...
Hi @joyonetwo. Thank you for sharing your photo. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are options for you that can be determined after examination.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima
Hi there! Small irregularities on the dorsum after open rhinoplasty can happen from time-to-time despite our best efforts. Fixing it really depends on how much it bothers you. Your nose looks very nice based on the pictures. There's always a risk of creating an irregularity any time we try to...