During tip rhinoplasty is it normal procedure to taper the width of the nostrils to match the refined tip? Or is that a separate surgery? If they are two separate surgeries, which would you recommend for me? I am having surgery done on my turbinates at some point and figured it would save money to get the cosmetic portion done simultaneously.
July 28, 2015
Answer: Tip Tip rhinoplasty encompasses both aspects mentioned by you. I do not recommend combining functional operation with cosmetic operation. Different surgeon skill sets are needed for each. For a good result approach them for what they are. Be willing to pay for cosmetic part and see a surgeon who is good at cosmetic part.Nobody will see your turbinates. Everybody will see your beautifull nose.
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July 28, 2015
Answer: Tip Tip rhinoplasty encompasses both aspects mentioned by you. I do not recommend combining functional operation with cosmetic operation. Different surgeon skill sets are needed for each. For a good result approach them for what they are. Be willing to pay for cosmetic part and see a surgeon who is good at cosmetic part.Nobody will see your turbinates. Everybody will see your beautifull nose.
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July 28, 2015
Answer: Tip rhinoplasty with alar base narrowing Hello Lucy1985,With regards to rhinoplasty there are my ways to refine the tip. This is best assessed at the time of your consultation to determine which would provide the most benefit both aesthetically but also maintaining your ability to breathe. For the base of your nose, it can be narrowed at the same time if needed. For the ideal nose, if you drop a line straight down from the inside corner of your eyes then no part of your nose should fall outside of this line. It is hard to say based on the photos if you would need this as the views it is best seen on is the one from below and then from the front but your eyes are covered. If it does need narrowing, this is when an alar base narrowing procedure (Weir incision) is performed. The need for this would be known at the time of the tip rhinoplasty. If need be, it can be done at a separate time in the office but it would be much more comfortable for you to just have it all done at the same time in the operating room. For your planned surgery, it is rare to have only a turbinate procedure performed. Usually it is part of another procedure like a septoplasty. If medically indicated, it would be helpful from your pocket book to add the cosmetic procedures on because a portion of the facility and anesthesia fee would already be covered by the insurance covered part of the surgery.I hope this helps and good luck.
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July 28, 2015
Answer: Tip rhinoplasty with alar base narrowing Hello Lucy1985,With regards to rhinoplasty there are my ways to refine the tip. This is best assessed at the time of your consultation to determine which would provide the most benefit both aesthetically but also maintaining your ability to breathe. For the base of your nose, it can be narrowed at the same time if needed. For the ideal nose, if you drop a line straight down from the inside corner of your eyes then no part of your nose should fall outside of this line. It is hard to say based on the photos if you would need this as the views it is best seen on is the one from below and then from the front but your eyes are covered. If it does need narrowing, this is when an alar base narrowing procedure (Weir incision) is performed. The need for this would be known at the time of the tip rhinoplasty. If need be, it can be done at a separate time in the office but it would be much more comfortable for you to just have it all done at the same time in the operating room. For your planned surgery, it is rare to have only a turbinate procedure performed. Usually it is part of another procedure like a septoplasty. If medically indicated, it would be helpful from your pocket book to add the cosmetic procedures on because a portion of the facility and anesthesia fee would already be covered by the insurance covered part of the surgery.I hope this helps and good luck.
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