Hi, is it possible to shorten the nasal height between the eyes and base of the nose? I enclosed two pictures with different movements; picture A shows the base being lifted first via alar repositioning, then moving the columella and internal structures upwards. Of course, this would requre the tip to be rotated and possible grafts etc... Picture B shows the nose being angled outwards, causing it to protrude farther from the face but reduce the vertical height of which it takes up. Thanks.
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I read your concerns and reviewed your photos:
Your profile photo of your "desired after effect" shows an overrotated tip. I cannot discern the difference between the two profile photos you posted. In that regard, it may be best to consult with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists to...
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) says:
Without photos to examine, or better the opportunity to examine you as a patient, this is difficult to answer. In general, however, if you can see the septum on one side of the nose and not on the other I would say that your septum may still be deviated slightly. Rhinoplasties are...
Could you sing and play harp before surgery??!! No, seriously, playing harmonica results in a lot of pressure changes through the nose, much different than singing. I would recommend waiting 4-6 weeks before you start with the harp, though you could probably return to singing earlier....
