Hello. I am a 2nd year medicine student. I have had one rihnoplasty done in 2021, however by nosetip has dropped significantly. It was of the bulbous type, and I have been told from my surgeon that I have a "very thick skin", and that a revision surgery couldn't help me any further. However, if I'm at all correct, the cartilage in the nose of the hyaline type which is avascular? Why would it then be a problem to remodel it by simply cutting it off, and reshaping?
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Rhinoplasty without columella strut: a Columella strut is generally used to support the projection of a tip which is under projected and which has either a week or short columella. It is not needed in a nose with sufficient columella support and sufficient columella length. It is not a matter of...
Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photo you provided I can say that you have a bulbous tip and very thick skin. Your nose may improve according to your wishes. The healing process will be much longer because of the thick skin. Also when I looked your side photos your chin is very...
Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can see from your photo you may suitable for the closed rhinoplasty. This way you can get rid of your dorsal hump and protect the other things you liked about your nose. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best...
