|
 |
Two cartilages form the tip of the nose, a left tip cartilage and a right
cartilage. In the before picture, you can see the depression, or dent,
between her two tip cartilages. They are quite prominent, and decreasing
their strength was an integral part of obtaining this result.
If you don't mind looking at photos taken during surgery, the
first chapter
of the rhinoplasty surgery tutorial gives a good introduction to the anatomy of
the tip cartilages,
|
|
next view of this patient
|
| All views of this rhinoplasty patient: |
 Go here to learn how to send your photos to Dr. Denenberg,
 or to arrange a personal consultation.
Next: an example of the solid advice Dr. Denenberg gives patients on RealSelf.com.
Get that advice for your own situation by emailing your photos to Dr. Denenberg.
|
Questioner:
Can my Results Still Be Corrected or is It Not Worth the Risk?
Furthermore, Based on the Pictures What Can Be Done to Improve? Hi, I had an open rhino. about a year ago, I'm really unhappy with the results. I originally had a dorsal hump removed but the doctor put a whole bunch of grafts in my nose also. (I have oily med/thick skin and I think I still have shrinking/swelling left). However, it still looks droopy, long, wide especially when I smile or laugh. How do I find a good dr. that can fix my nose type, my last specialist surgeon had a great "record" but it obviously didn't cut it. Any info would help. Thanks.
(Questioner submitted photos)
Dr. Denenberg's answer: I agree your nose would probably improve if it were shortened
Even on a revision, shortening a nose by raising the tip can be one of the most predictable changes to make. See my "Web reference" link for a morph I made of one of your images. Shortening a nose like that requires advanced work on the tip cartilages, so be sure your next surgeon has shown you before and after photos of other patients of his whose noses were shortened attractively. Seeing photos is your only way of checking out a surgeon's skill.
Link to this question on RealSelf.com
|
| 
