Will the length of my nose shorten/lengthen? Considering the bend in my nose is most noticeable near the tip will the cartilage be replaced maintaining the length or will it just simply be removed? Female, 18. Nose has been crooked from birth and the crooked tip has resulted in my lips being asymmetrical too.
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Answer: Will straightening a crooked nose change it’s length?
Many surgeons pick and choose cases depending on whether they think they can get a good result. I agree that yours is a different looking nose than most rhinoplasty candidates. Most come in mainly because of a hump on the bridge. But I’m sure you can find a good surgeon willing to do your case.
Thank you for your question. Septoplasty surgery is performed to correct the deviated septum, so it isn't performed to change the external appearance of your nose or lip asymmetry. Best assessment can be done by seeing your pictures but most of the time lip fillers are a great solution for...
It is difficult to evaluate with only the picture. If they put cartilage to provide nasal tip support and it is made with permanent sutures, maybe it may be, if there is no discharge in this area, it may not be surgery. Here, it is important what is done in the detailed surgery report and...
