Is it possible, during a rhinoplasty, to flatten the under-ridge between the nostrils? Such as, if one were to use their finger and push the slight-droop up to make their nostrils more visible & the bottom of the nose flatter?
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When your surgeon reduced your bridge, he or she opened the cartilaginous roof that formed part of the bump. When that happens, the sides lose some of their support and fall toward the midline of the nose.If the septum was slightly deviated or curved (as yours is toward your right), one sidewall...
A "tip plasty" has the same recovery as a full rhinoplasty. I'd love to give you more info, but those photos really don't show your nose very well at all!Anyway, though, be sure to read the section in the "Learn more" link on how to stay out of trouble while searching for a rhinoplasty surgeon....
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best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. It is extremely important to maintain the ability to breath normally when performing rhinoplasty surgery. This should be at the top list of priorities for this surgery. Make sure you s...
