Our 35-year-old nurse patient, who had previously undergone an unfortunate surgery, came to us unhappy with her humpbacked, long, droopy nasal tip and a nose that was disproportionately large for her face. She also complained of difficulty breathing. This nose, characterized by very thick skin, was restructured using the patient’s own rib cartilage. The technique […]
Our 35-year-old nurse patient, who had previously undergone an unfortunate surgery, came to us unhappy with her humpbacked, long, droopy nasal tip and a nose that was disproportionately large for her face. She also complained of difficulty breathing. This nose, characterized by very thick skin, was restructured using the patient’s own rib cartilage. The technique was tailored to suit the thick skin and took into account the changes that would occur over time.
Considering that the tip would inevitably become shorter and droopier over time, the nose was intentionally shaped with a slightly more curved and longer tip than desired. This approach is key to achieving long-term successful outcomes for noses with very thick skin.
