How can a nasal tip be lengthened in order to derotate please? Will I require grafts?

March 8, 2017
Asked By:botchedincalifornia in United Kingdom, GB

I had closed rhino/septoplasty. My PS lifted my tip up like a pig. I cannot stand the sight of my nose. I went from having a European nose with columella and infratip to a flat ethnic nose. I am severely depressed. I haven't left my home in over 2 months. I would like less nostril show and for my nasal tip to be lowered. Is this possible? 6mm of caudal septum was preserved. Do I require ear or cartilage grafts as I have no more septal cartilage available. Thank you so very much.

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March 10, 2017

Answer: Lengthening a short nose usually requires structural grafting

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David W. Kim, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 10, 2017

Answer: Lengthening a short nose usually requires structural grafting

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December 29, 2020

Answer: My comments

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