I'm considering revision rhinoplasty, and a very seasoned revision expert recommended lateral crural struts to help with my valve collapse & pinching. While I would like to fill out the pinching / creases above my nostrils / shield graft edges and improve my breathing, I don't want my nose to be much wider. I've attached pictures of myself smiling - the left is my current nose, the right would be my 'ideal.' Is this achievable, or will lateral crural struts make my nose wider than this?
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This band of scar tissue is indeed a Synichia and it can occur after any rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty surgery. If it is causing you to have nasal obstruction (decreased breathing from your nose), it can be treated. If it is not causing any symptoms, it is advisable to not treat...
Removing and trimming a rib graft through a tertiary rhinoplasty is no easy feat. It is extremely complicated and must be done under general anesthesia, not local anesthesia. Rib grafts tend to get tissue ingrowth making them difficult to remove, which is why it requires a major...
Rib cartilage grafts can be trimmed or removed to decrease the projection of your bridge or tip. There is a possibility of having some contour irregularity after modifying these grafts, but the risk is minimal if the work is done by an experienced surgeon.