Fillers, cartilage craft, alar rim graft etc? I had a fibrous papule under my nose removed, at the top of my left nostril where the columella meets the soft tissue triangle. I’ve lost a couple of millimetres of skin there as a result, which is more noticeable from a front on view (second pic). What would be the best treatment for this, out of a small filler injection or a very small cartilage graft? I’ve been thinking of having a rhinoplasty anyway, could that be combined with an alar rim graft or soft tissue triangle graft?
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It does appear you would be a good candidate for rhinoplasty, based on your photos. Your thicker skin may limit how much tip refinement you can achieve, but I believe you should be able to get a very good result as long as you keep your expectations realistic. Keep in mind that rhinoplasty is...
I don’t believe the work done on the nasal bridge will positively affect the tip. Your surgeon will need to refine the tip directly to achieve an optimal result. Keep in mind that rhinoplasty is one of the most complex of all plastic surgery procedures. The skill, experience and training of y...