Dr. Tang Yuxiang (Shanghai Rhinoplasty)

First, a direct answer for nasal base depression refers to insufficient bony support on both sides of the nostrils and at the base of the columella, resulting in a "weak foundation," a prominent mouth, and deep nasolabial folds. The improvement method involves adding fillers to the nasal base: mild to moderate cases and low-cost options can be treated with hyaluronic acid; For long-lasting, stable, and more obvious depressions, prostheses (such as silicone/inflated base pads) can be considered; For those with midfacial depression, autologous fat can be considered. It can improve the visual impression of "pseudo-mouth protrusion" but cannot correct true teeth or bony buck teeth. 1. What is nasal base depression? The nasal base is the "foundation" connecting the nose to the upper lip and cheeks. When the maxilla area is underdeveloped or retracted, a depression appears beside the nostrils and dullness at the nasolabial corner, making the mouth appear forward from the side (pseudo-mouth protrusion). Nasolabial protrusions...