It's been 6 months since my first Rhinoplasty and due to unsatisfactory results, I'm considering going in for a second Rhinoplasty. I know for a fact the Doctor jarred up and refrigerated the removed cartilage, but will he be able to reuse it or will he have to remove cartilage from my ear to perform the surgery? Thanks for taking the time to read my post, I'm looking forward to your response!
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January 11, 2012
Answer: Reusing Cartilage from First Rhinoplasty Surgery During Secondary Rhinoplasty
The fat that was injected can be removed. However, to prevent you from having to pay for an additional procedure, I would ask that you wait an additional 6 months. There is a chance that the fat may dissolve on its own. Any fat that doesn't dissolve can be excised....
As we said in another question you submitted today, your cartilage grafts cannot be dissolved with injections. The other problems withl your nose were also mentioned.
Hi,
Honeslty you should seek a second and third opinion. From your pics there are several problems:
1)You have what appears an inverted V deformity at the cartilagenous - bony junction.
2) Left nasal - septal deviation - possibly from your cartilage graft or just a bad deviation....