Is too much 5.5 cm for a nose?

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I've asked if it were possible to reduce 1 cm the length of someone's nose, but I do not think I need that much, . I just want to ask if 5.5 cm is as much as I thought for a man (21 y) and if "assuming that the conditions of my nose are ok" (the type of skin, etc) I could shorten my nose 0.5-0.7 mm EASILY WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS OR PROBLEMS? Did you work with a nose longer than this and get such a results? Thanks and have a good day.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The nose can be de-projected 5 mm, not 5 cm. Photographs are necessary to make that determination, and to make sure that the nose components balance with themselves, and the new nose balances with the entire facial features after the rhinoplasty procedure.

Shady Hayek, MD · Answer

Dear Jorge,It would be very helpful if you can post some pictures. Absolute numbers are not indicative of anything. The nose is part of your face and should be proportionate to the other parts of your face. i would advise you to check with an ASAPS member who is experienced in nasal surgery to get the right answers.Best of luck,Shady Hayek, M.D.Beirut, Lebanon

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