Patient is a 23-year-old female who has forever wanted to cosmetically improve her nose. She avoids having photos taken, especially from the side, and constantly filters photos to make them acceptable to her. She would like to have a more feminine appearing nose, with a softer profile and a more delicate nasal tip that does not droop when she smiles. She had a specific idea of what she was looking for, and these “ideals” were shared during the consultation.
Procedure: Septorhinoplasty with reduction of radix and bony nasal dorsum, and narrowing of the nasal bones to create more of a “model’s” nose. The nasal tip was contoured through cartilage reduction and suture techniques, and rotated to make the nose appear shorter and more feminine. Photos are approximately 6 weeks post-surgery, and considerable reduction in the overall size of the nose can be expected up to 1 year, with further definition of the nasal tip. She stated that her new nose has “changed her life” with new found positivity and self-esteem.