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Balled Tip and Uneven Nostrils
After my first nosejob, he decided to give me a second rhinoplasty. He broke the bone, removed tons of cartilage from the middle, but it looks like little was done to the nostrils. They're about the same size as before. It's been about 5 weeks and my nostrils get more and more flared and more and more uneven. Not only that, but there are two indentations on the sides of my nose, right below the bridge, around the tip; it's similar to Owen Wilson's nose now, and it used to be smooth. What can I do?
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DanielleSS
in Airdrie, AB
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Unhappy after rhinoplasty
Without reviewing any photos, it is difficult to give you any specific advice. You do mention that it has been only five weeks after your surgery; noses take much longer to heal so try to be patient, if possible. Regardless, since you do have these concerns, I would schedule an appointment with your surgeon as soon as possible so that your concerns can be addressed.
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Post rhinoplasty look
I am sorry that you are not happy with your nose at this time, but it is still early after your revision surgery. Give it some time, but speak with your doctor regarding your concerns.
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Middle vault collapse after rhinoplasty
Your description sounds like the middle third of the nose has become pinched or indented after surgery. This can happen if the normal support structures in this area are not restored during the operation, especially if a lot of cartilage, like a hump, was removed in this area. Nostril shape is affected by the healing process and anything that is done to the tip cartilages. The first step is to review this with your surgeon. You should wait at least a year from your surgery before doing...
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The "Owen Wilson" Rhinoplasty
Hi Danielle,
Acting lessons? Certainly the Owen Wilson "look" is not what patient's are asking for, especially after two rhinoplasty procedures. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon. There is not much to do for the next 5 to 11 months other possibly a very small amount of filler used to smooth out your deformities. You can also use this time to get a few other opinions from expert surgeons. I hope that your nose settles well,...
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Please send pictures
It is hard to make suggestion without pictures. Have you discussed your concerns with your surgeon?
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Rhinoplasty - Balled Tip and uneven nostrils
Danielle,
It's difficult to truly assess what you need surgically without seeing you in person or seeing a picture. However, I would recommend talking to your plastic surgeon about your concerns. It takes several months for the nose to shrink and heal down to the final shape. If you want your nostrils smaller, he could possibly do a little procedure to make them smaller without having to re-do your nose. In general - most plastic surgeons will do revisions...
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