I have circulatory conditions (POTS, Acrocyanosis & Raynaud's Syndrome). I was recommended open rhinoplasty by a reputable surgeon, but had concerns making an incision in the columella would be too disruptive to the nerves due to my conditions. I was given the option of closed surgery however runs the risk of not achieving desired results and higher risk of revision. I would like advice if closed surgery is safer? Or if you have experience with Raynaud's patients and how well they have healed?
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Hello.
You are a very good candidate for a rhinoplasty, and the changes you wish are achievable.
Computer simulations can help, but better look at before and after pictures of similar cases as yours done by your surgeon.
Great question! Scar tissue forms regardless of how one does a procedure, and the amount the forms is depending on individual to individual, especially with genetic and propensity to scar. During surgery, any fatty tissue can be removed and the skin thinned to a degree, but that's all we as s...
You need a comprehensive approach to rhinoplasty. Tip-plasty is a component, but everything is relative. A better supported tip in isolation is going to further highlight the dorsal deficiency. You have thick skin, particularly over the tip, so refinement of the tip should employ a...
