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Dented Nose After Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by crookednose in Glastonbury, CT
Latest answer by Mark Hamilton, MD
Question viewed 632 times
Tags: 11 months post-op, dents

I had rhinoplasty about 11 months ago. My nose looks super cute from the side, but when I look at it from the front it looks dented. My friends say they don't notice it but I am worried it looks crooked. Am I being paranoid or does it need to be fixed?

8 answers to Dented Nose After Rhinoplasty?

Dents in Nose 11 Months after Rhinoplasty

Your friends don't see your nose when they look in the mirror everyday. If dents bother you they can be filled with small cartilage grafts or a filler such as Radiesse.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Dents in the nose following rhinoplasty may be a result of cartilage position

I know that sounds complicated, but as the field of rhinoplasty continues to evolve, we recognize more and more conditions that can predispose patients to abnormal dents after rhinoplasty. One such case is called a "parentheses" deformity. This is when the tip cartilages are angled upward before surgery. Even removing a small amount of cartilage can cause dents and this deformity. This condition can be fixed (or prevented in the first place if recognized) by small grafts of your... more

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dentsin the mddle third are a sign of a narrowed airway

You have one of the most common problems following rhinoplasty. When any surgeon removes a bump, even one as thin as 2 mm, that action opens the intact cartilaginous arch that forms the lower half of the bump. Once the "roof" is gone, there is nothing to hold the sides out, so they fall toward the mid-line, producing hollows or dents on each side. If the septum is't in the middle (deviated), the nose can look newly crooked; fortunately, yours doesn't... more

Mark B. Constantian, MD
Nashua Plastic Surgeon

drconstantian.com

Cautious approach is best.

Unfortunately, rhinoplasty is a procedure that is associated with a fairly high rate of dissatisfaction. There is a high incidence of patients requesting revision surgery. One of the more difficult things to achieve with rhinoplasty is a perfectly straight nose. Nevertheless, with attention to detail and good techniques, skilled rhinoplasty surgeons can achieve a straight look. Oftentimes irregularities as well as indentations following rhinoplasty can correct themselves with time.... more

Mark Hamilton, MD
Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.hamiltonfps.com

Dented Nose and Revision Options

This is a very personal decision. I would suggest you meet with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to discuss your concerns and to have him tell you what can be realistically accomplished. Personally, I always discuss with my patients post surgery if any further steps can be taken to further improve results, provided the patient is interested.

Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryoftheface.com

Dented nose

It's hard to tell exactly which spot is bothering you. It does appear that you have a demarcation to the tip and nostrils rather than a smooth transition. This can be fixed if it is of concern. Overall though is what you have now better then what you started with/

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Notching of Alar Rims After Rhinoplasty

Hi Crooked, It appears that the alar rims of your nose are slightly notched. This can be corrected with cartilage grafts during a revision rhinoplasty. Whether you need it or not depends on how much it bothers you. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon