I'm at the research phase and i'm hoping to fix my features. My nose is pretty big/round at the end and i wanna make that smaller however i don't want the typical korean formula tip nose. My profile needs some work. Is it possible to do a filler for that or would i have to commit to a rhinoplasty? I like the slope of my ¾ view is there a way to maintain that? I'm also guessing i would need fillers of some sort for my flat cheeks and jawline? Help!!
Answer: Facial evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Based on your photograph, you may also benefit from malar enhancement. This can be done in one of two ways. Voluma is an injectable filler which can be injected into the malar region as a temporary filler. Malar implants can be placed as a permanent way to gain volume in the cheek. I always use medpor implants with screw fixation. Silicone malar implants tend to have a high rate of malrotation over time. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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Answer: Facial evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Based on your photograph, you may also benefit from malar enhancement. This can be done in one of two ways. Voluma is an injectable filler which can be injected into the malar region as a temporary filler. Malar implants can be placed as a permanent way to gain volume in the cheek. I always use medpor implants with screw fixation. Silicone malar implants tend to have a high rate of malrotation over time. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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June 12, 2018
Answer: Non-surgical nose and cheek augmentation Hi,There are no non-surgical ways to make the nose smaller. Typically, fillers are used to alter the nasal bridge - in patients with a low bridge, you can build it up and it can give a lift to the tip with some added projection. You do have a flat midface and that can be improved with filler to the cheeks. I recommend a consultation with a rhinoplasty expert comfortable with surgical and non-surgical techniques. Best,Mehdi Sina, MD
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June 12, 2018
Answer: Non-surgical nose and cheek augmentation Hi,There are no non-surgical ways to make the nose smaller. Typically, fillers are used to alter the nasal bridge - in patients with a low bridge, you can build it up and it can give a lift to the tip with some added projection. You do have a flat midface and that can be improved with filler to the cheeks. I recommend a consultation with a rhinoplasty expert comfortable with surgical and non-surgical techniques. Best,Mehdi Sina, MD
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Answer: Consultation Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing photos! The best way to determine which procedures would get you your dream result would be to start by going on a few in person consultations with experienced board certified surgeons. You can discuss all details and options in full detail. Best of luck! Dr. Kim
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Answer: Consultation Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing photos! The best way to determine which procedures would get you your dream result would be to start by going on a few in person consultations with experienced board certified surgeons. You can discuss all details and options in full detail. Best of luck! Dr. Kim
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September 11, 2021
Answer: Facial changes Thank you for your photos. Asian facial features can be changed both surgically and non-surgically. A non surgical rhinoplasty performed with filler will help blend the angles of your nose to make the lines appear more smooth and to the proportion which you find more appealing. This can be performed with a hyaluronic acid filler such as VOLUMA which can also be reversed with a hyaluronidase injection in case you do not like the look. A surgical rhinoplasty can be performed if you like the changes and want something permanent. The same goes for the face contouring. Fillers can be used or facial implants can be surgically implanted. Since you are starting out, I would recommend non-permanent fillers for now to see if you like the changes. For the best treatment options, it is important to visit an expert for an in-person examination. Johnson C. Lee, MD Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon IG: @drjohnsonlee
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September 11, 2021
Answer: Facial changes Thank you for your photos. Asian facial features can be changed both surgically and non-surgically. A non surgical rhinoplasty performed with filler will help blend the angles of your nose to make the lines appear more smooth and to the proportion which you find more appealing. This can be performed with a hyaluronic acid filler such as VOLUMA which can also be reversed with a hyaluronidase injection in case you do not like the look. A surgical rhinoplasty can be performed if you like the changes and want something permanent. The same goes for the face contouring. Fillers can be used or facial implants can be surgically implanted. Since you are starting out, I would recommend non-permanent fillers for now to see if you like the changes. For the best treatment options, it is important to visit an expert for an in-person examination. Johnson C. Lee, MD Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon IG: @drjohnsonlee
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June 12, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question and photos. I understand your concerns and I think your requests are reasonable. There are a variety of options. Nose can be addressed with surgery or fillers. Other aspects of the face like cheeks and jaw can also be addressed with fillers. Consult a surgeon with expertise in surgical and non surgical treatments so you can get a detailed opinion and a plan. Best wishes
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June 12, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question and photos. I understand your concerns and I think your requests are reasonable. There are a variety of options. Nose can be addressed with surgery or fillers. Other aspects of the face like cheeks and jaw can also be addressed with fillers. Consult a surgeon with expertise in surgical and non surgical treatments so you can get a detailed opinion and a plan. Best wishes
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