Had a secondary rhinoplasty & nose is quite distorted. My list of concerns: 1. Nostrils skewed due to twisted columella? 2. Notch on left nostril - looks like MJ
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Hi, thank you for your question and photos. All the issues you mentioned – pointy nose tip, over-projected nose, and a crooked bridge – can be corrected with revision rhinoplasty. However, you will still need a proper evaluation since you may also have over-rotation of the nasal tip.
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Cutting the depressor septi Nasi: during surgery, the depressor septi nasi is sometimes cut in patients whose tips droop significantly and who have a very gummy smile. The effect of cutting this muscle is often transitory. The muscle often heals back together and regain its function. In order to...
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A large number of African American rhinoplasty patients have noses that lack clear definition, without any noticeable prominence at the edges. Augmenting the nasal bridge will create a more contoured shape. Narrowing the nasal bones will also help achieve this.
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