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Does a Ski Slope/scooped out Nose Look Longer Compared to a Nose with a Straight Bridge?

blue264Jul 12, 2013
I'm getting a revision rhinoplasty to remove a slight bump on the bridge of my nose, I don't want to reduce the size of my nose anymore as I had a lot of reduction during my primary rhinoplasty, currently the bridge of my nose is straight with a slight bump on it, if I have the bridge scooped out will my nose visually appear longer than if I leave my bridge straight and just remove the bump?

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Paul S. Nassif, MD

7 days is still very soon after surgery, and you are near the peak of your swelling. Swelling can cause the appearance of asymmetry and irregularities, and will take time to resolve. In general, 70% of the swelling goes down after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. It can...

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As long as you remain calm the majority of the time while you are in the healing phase, you should be fine.  If you experience pain, see your Plastic Surgeon for follow up.

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In general, revision rhinoplasty is more expensive due to the complexity of the procedure. However, if you are just having a touch up and are looking to further refine your nose, this may not be the case. An exam would really be necessary to provide you with the most accurate advice. I would...

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MD

Photos or an exam would really be necessary to provide you with the best advice. If you feel your nostrils are "pulling up," they may be naturally receding. Cartilage grafts can be placed in the nose to improve the appearance of your nostrils. A graft called a composite graft may help. There is...

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William Portuese, MD

 Cartilage grafts can be removed from the nose when necessary. There are usually dissected off of the underlying portion of the skin and then removed.

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Kenneth Hughes, MD

         The graft can warp, but swelling can always play a factor at this early time.  If you found a reputable surgeon, I would trust the judgment of the surgeon.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

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