I am female 18 year old and ive had braces before and i feel as if they played a big role with how my side profile looks. My jaw is very weak and i have difficulty having it close and i struggle breathing through my nose. Ive become very insecure and i no longer leave the house and avoid taking selfies. I really would like an answer.
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September 28, 2022
Answer: I would advise chin augmentation and rhinoplasty
If your heart rate is low because you're young and fit, and your blood pressure is normal without any symptoms of low blood pressure, usually that is not a problem with general anesthesia. Definitely discuss this with your surgeon and anesthesiologist, though. I always have patients get a...
Wide nostrils when smiling: everyone’s nostrils flare a bit when they smile. The bigger the smile, the more the flare. It appears that at rest your nostrils are quite thin. If the nostrils are made to thin there may result a breathing difficulty, so I would not push the issue any further since i...
Hi L,
The indentation is due to your surgery. I would recommend discussing your concerns with your rhinoplasty surgeon. Excessive tissue may have been excised, the graft may have moved or warped, or there may be scar tissue. If your nose appearance bothers you then a revision surgery is in...
