Short Nose
What is A Short Nose?
A short nose ideally occupies about 1/3rd of the vertical height of the face, and is considered shortened when it occupies less than 1/3. Such kind of nose has over exposed nostrils from the front. For this reason, in medical terminology it is also referred as an upturned nose
In cosmetic rhinoplasty, short nose correction is considered as the most difficult nose job as it requires an in-depth understanding of the nose anatomy. . A combination of techniques including raising the position of the radix, turning the tip downwards, or extending a recessed columella is generally used, depending on the facial analysis. Special attention needs to be given to the patient’s forehead, hairline and chin position during
What is A Short Nose?
A short nose ideally occupies about 1/3rd of the vertical height of the face, and is considered shortened when it occupies less than 1/3. Such kind of nose has over exposed nostrils from the front. For this reason, in medical terminology it is also referred as an upturned nose
In cosmetic rhinoplasty, short nose correction is considered as the most difficult nose job as it requires an in-depth understanding of the nose anatomy. . A combination of techniques including raising the position of the radix, turning the tip downwards, or extending a recessed columella is generally used, depending on the facial analysis. Special attention needs to be given to the patient’s forehead, hairline and chin position during