Is there any way to reduce the skin thickness during surgery to cut it and make it thinner? Thanks
Answer: Thick skin and rhinoplasty I have patients from many ethnic backgrounds who see me for rhinoplasty. Thick skinned individuals is common in my practice. You can certainly thin the skin by conservatively removing fat beneath the skin in the nasal tip. You can also place grafts that will help define the nasal tip as thick skinned individuals frequently have weaker tip cartilage and the grafts help to define and support the tip. With all of that said, it is also important for your rhinoplasty surgeon to set realistic expectations with you. Attempting to thin and define a tip more than nature will allow can result in significant complications and deformity of your nose.
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Answer: Thick skin and rhinoplasty I have patients from many ethnic backgrounds who see me for rhinoplasty. Thick skinned individuals is common in my practice. You can certainly thin the skin by conservatively removing fat beneath the skin in the nasal tip. You can also place grafts that will help define the nasal tip as thick skinned individuals frequently have weaker tip cartilage and the grafts help to define and support the tip. With all of that said, it is also important for your rhinoplasty surgeon to set realistic expectations with you. Attempting to thin and define a tip more than nature will allow can result in significant complications and deformity of your nose.
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Answer: Thick Skin and Rhinoplasty Naturally thick skin tissue covering the nasal framework can play a frustrating role in limiting the more subtle refinements possible. But some very nice changes can still be achieved, and there are some special techniques (eg. cartilage grafts) that are often used to help with this situation. Unfortunately, the skin cannot be thinned - a layer of scar tissue would result that could be as thick (or even thicker!) than was originally present.
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Answer: Thick Skin and Rhinoplasty Naturally thick skin tissue covering the nasal framework can play a frustrating role in limiting the more subtle refinements possible. But some very nice changes can still be achieved, and there are some special techniques (eg. cartilage grafts) that are often used to help with this situation. Unfortunately, the skin cannot be thinned - a layer of scar tissue would result that could be as thick (or even thicker!) than was originally present.
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February 28, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. The in-person consultation is the only way to address your needs and concerns through the physical examination.
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February 28, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. The in-person consultation is the only way to address your needs and concerns through the physical examination.
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Thick skin and refined nose tip The two, thick skin and refined nose tip, can co-exist, but it's certainly not as refined that you would expect form the nose surgery as if you had thin skin. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Thick skin and refined nose tip The two, thick skin and refined nose tip, can co-exist, but it's certainly not as refined that you would expect form the nose surgery as if you had thin skin. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. The
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February 27, 2017
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