Rhinoplasty

The noselift can involve either the elevation of the nasal bridge alone, the trimming of the overhanging skin on the “wings” of the nose, or both, done simultaneously . For Asians, insertion of the patient’s own bone, cartilage or prosthesis is usually done to “lift” the nasal bridge.

When there is overhanging skin on the “wings” (alar) of the nose, but the nasal bridge is prominent enough, alar trimming may be all that is needed. For patients who have a drooping nasal tip, strategic insertion of a cartilage can raise the tip. For Caucasians, reduction of the nasal bridge or of the nasal tip is the more common procedure.