I had my rhinoplasty consulation earlier this week and was told that I won't be able to have a super refined tip due to thick skin and a lot of cartilige in my tip. I was advised that my nose could become more narrow, defined and I could have the ski slope, however I did want a button type slim nose that would also suit my South Asian features. How realistically achievable is this for me?
Answer: Realistic expectations Hi Magical. What you were told is absolutely correct- you do have thick skin, which will limit how small your nose can be. That means you should probably never expect to achieve a Barbie or button type nose. However, you can DEFINITELY get the tip narrowed based on what I can tell in your photos. You would just need to have realistic expectations about what you can get. So I would say yes, you can definitely improve it but you should not expect the tiniest daintiest smallest tip in the world. It is importnat that you find a surgeon who can meet your goals. Good luck!
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Answer: Realistic expectations Hi Magical. What you were told is absolutely correct- you do have thick skin, which will limit how small your nose can be. That means you should probably never expect to achieve a Barbie or button type nose. However, you can DEFINITELY get the tip narrowed based on what I can tell in your photos. You would just need to have realistic expectations about what you can get. So I would say yes, you can definitely improve it but you should not expect the tiniest daintiest smallest tip in the world. It is importnat that you find a surgeon who can meet your goals. Good luck!
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August 7, 2023
Answer: How you can benefit from a rhinoplasty Hi, thank you for your question and photos. Yes, a rhinoplasty can help refine the nasal bridge and tip, but the extent of the results will depend on the thickness of your skin. While your photos show you may be a candidate for rhinoplasty, you will still need a proper evaluation.
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August 7, 2023
Answer: How you can benefit from a rhinoplasty Hi, thank you for your question and photos. Yes, a rhinoplasty can help refine the nasal bridge and tip, but the extent of the results will depend on the thickness of your skin. While your photos show you may be a candidate for rhinoplasty, you will still need a proper evaluation.
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August 3, 2023
Answer: Good result is possible even for the thick skin. Even if the tip skin of your nose is thick, an experienced, skilled surgeon can make good enough results. To overcome thick skin, soft tissue debulking under the skin, trimming and realignment of nasal tip cartilage (alar cartilage), combined with cartilage graft (as a pattern of onlay or strut graft) may be required. I think you can have positive expectations.
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August 3, 2023
Answer: Good result is possible even for the thick skin. Even if the tip skin of your nose is thick, an experienced, skilled surgeon can make good enough results. To overcome thick skin, soft tissue debulking under the skin, trimming and realignment of nasal tip cartilage (alar cartilage), combined with cartilage graft (as a pattern of onlay or strut graft) may be required. I think you can have positive expectations.
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August 3, 2023
Answer: Not impossible Hello from Istanbul, I appreciate your question. Without a physical examination, it's hard to make precise comments, but generally speaking, more refined nasal tips can indeed be crafted for ethnic patients with thicker skin. This is a particular area of our expertise. Rhinoplasty on thick skin requires specialized techniques and advanced methods for optimal results. From what I can gather from your pictures, your desired tip shape doesn't seem impossible, but, of course, an in-person consultation would be best. I wish you all the best and hope you find a trustworthy plastic surgeon!
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August 3, 2023
Answer: Not impossible Hello from Istanbul, I appreciate your question. Without a physical examination, it's hard to make precise comments, but generally speaking, more refined nasal tips can indeed be crafted for ethnic patients with thicker skin. This is a particular area of our expertise. Rhinoplasty on thick skin requires specialized techniques and advanced methods for optimal results. From what I can gather from your pictures, your desired tip shape doesn't seem impossible, but, of course, an in-person consultation would be best. I wish you all the best and hope you find a trustworthy plastic surgeon!
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July 11, 2023
Answer: Asian Rhinoplasty It is difficult to answer that question without seeing and feeing your nose in person. However, the photos do not seem to indicate an impossible achievement. I base this on the light reflexes and contour of the tip I see in the photos. You would be best served by seeing other revision rhinoplasty specialists for other opinions. What might seem difficult for one surgeon with a limited amount of experience, may be relatively straightforward for another!
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July 11, 2023
Answer: Asian Rhinoplasty It is difficult to answer that question without seeing and feeing your nose in person. However, the photos do not seem to indicate an impossible achievement. I base this on the light reflexes and contour of the tip I see in the photos. You would be best served by seeing other revision rhinoplasty specialists for other opinions. What might seem difficult for one surgeon with a limited amount of experience, may be relatively straightforward for another!
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