Will Paranasal Implants Lift Up The Tip of My Nose?

Q: Dr. Eppley,I have a few questions. I have a concave profile similar to the one in the image. It makes me look like I have an underbite, and my nose lacks support. My tip is droopy, my nostrils appear pushed into my face, and my philtrum looks just like in the image. I wanted to ask: 1. Do you offer an implant that would create results similar to the ones shown in the picture? 2. How far can such an implant push the nostrils forward, and is it possible for it to upturn the nasal tip the way it appears in the photo? 3. What is the minimum age for upper jaw implants? Is it 18, younger, or older? 4. If an implant like this exists, what would the cost be?

A: What you are demonstrating is paranasal implants by the diagram to which I can make the following comments:

1) Such facial implants are common and their primary benefit is that they can push the nostril bases forward 5 to 6mms.

2) However paranasal augmentation will not make the nose less droopy. as that requires an open tip rhinoplasty to do so.

3) The minimum age for any facial implant surgery is 18 years old.

4) The cost of paranasal implants depends on whether a standard or custom implant style is used.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon