Andrew Pichler, MD
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Andrew Pichler, MD
Q: Revision for smaller nose after Rhinoplasty? asked by Qwert123 NY
First, it is difficult to make a judgement based on just one small photo and one view. Palpating (feeling) the nose is also important to determine skin quality. All this goes into the decision making process when deciding what to do. But, based on the one photo it does appear that perhaps your lateral osteotomy (the bone cut along he side of the nose to narrow the nose) was made too high so there appaears to be a "step" deformity. This can be easly felt on exam,. This may contribute to the unnatural look but can be corrected relatively easily upon revision by doing a secondary lateral osteotomy. As to the skin shrinkage you can expect that to continue up to 12-18 months after surgery pending the thickness of your skin. Hope this helps. Good luck.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Medical School: University of Rochester, School of Medicine |
| Post-medical school training | Residency: Cornell-Weill Medical Center, New York City, Fellowship: American College of Surgeons |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 33 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
| Requesting an appointment with Andrew Pichler, MD using RealSelf.com is free & confidential. Consultation fee: $65 or free with cosmetic assistant | |
| Location | Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery of the North Area 6633 Coyle Ave Suite 2 Carmichael, CA View map |
Treatments offered by Andrew Pichler, MD
Blue peelBotox
Brow lift
Cheek augmentation
Chin liposuction
Chin surgery
Evolence
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Forehead lift
Laser resurfacing
Neck lift
Perlane
Radiesse
Restylane
Revision rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar removal
Septoplasty
Skin rejuvenation

