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Gap Between Nasal Bone and Implant on Bridge of Nose, Will I Need a Revision?
asked 8 months ago by Kasper
Latest answer by Daniel Greenwald, MD
Question viewed 184 times
Tags: bridge, 1 month post-op, gap, implant
Hello. I am about a month post-op and have a gap between where my gortex implant ends and where my nasal bone starts (on the bridge of my nose) creating a dent that is both palpable and visually seen. Will this gap seal over time or will a revision/fillers be needed? Thank you.
5 answers to Gap Between Nasal Bone and Implant on Bridge of Nose, Will I Need a Revision?
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Contour problem after gortex placed for rhinoplasty
The dent is unlikely to improve over time. Consider a revision, and find a surgeon with a lot of experience performing revision rhinoplasty. Removal of the gortex and replacement with cartilage should do the trick.
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You may be a candidate for an Injectable Filler procedure to fill the gap above your GoreTex nasal implant.
I read your concern, and it's tough to advise you without a photo at this early stage following your rhinoplasty surgery. A visible gap above your GoreTex nasal implant may be improved by an Injectable Filler procedure. My personal preference is to use Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results. In my view, you should reserve revision rhinoplasty as a last resort.
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Gap Between Nasal Bone and Implant on Bridge of Nose, Will I Need a Revision?
Gap Between Nasal Bone and Implant on Bridge of Nose, Will I Need a Revision? Photos of the nose and gap would help in the evaluation. I have operformed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and while I initially used Goretex grafts in the nose during Rhinoplasty in the early 1990's, I discontinued the use because Goretex has a tendency to get infected yrears later for noa pparent reason. You may want to have the Gortex nasal implant removed for a straight, silastic implant to...
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Gap In the Naso-Frontal angle
Hi,
What your seeing a gap in the nasal - frontal angle. This can happen with gortex implants. You can try to fill the space with fillers but for long lasting results you may need a revision
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Gap
It would be best to see you or good pictures. But, from what you say i agree that a revision is probably needed. Consider Radiesse as a filler quick fix if you surgeon agrees


