I have a long skinny-ish nose. My nostrils are oval shaped. The nose bridge sticks very far out from my cheeks (if that makes sense). My forehead doesn't stick out too badly but I have a small jaw and chin so my nose doesn't look proportionate... I hate my nose. So, could the actual bone of my nose be shaved down so that it's flatter against my face and sort of change the angle of it or is that physically just not possible? I want to have round, circle nostrils sort of like Asian/Black noses.
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Interesting question. From the images and simulations that I see you would like to reduce the prominence of your chin point. Interestingly, having jaw surgery to improve and overbite would actually make your chin even more pointy! In the situation that I think your are describing your upper te...
Dear Macexx,I am sorry you are concerned. At eight months post-op, you would need to have a significant injury in order to cause damage to your nose. However that being said, I would recommend you meet with your surgeon for a full physical exam to better assess your nose. Good luck.Best...
As a general rule for rhinoplasty, maximum sensation to the tip occurs up to 18 months after surgery. While further sensory return can still occur years later this would not be common or expected.
