I am extremely depressed about my nose and I feel like too much was shaven off. I would like to know what the procedure is to add more structure and definition. I spoke to one doctor and he mentioned removing cartilage from my ear and adding to the nose. Is there other ways? Would a revision rhinoplasty solve this? Or is the bone completely gone? Please help
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Answer: Creating a new nasal bridge/ dorsum or improving nose structure / shape
A revision rhinoplasty procedure can adjust the dorsal graft if it is crooked, in an attempt to make it straight. A columellar- plasty is performed to reduce the columellar show. This involves trimming back excess cartilage and skin inside the nostrils to help reduce the nostril show.
A columellar- plasty is performed for patients who have a hanging columella. Tucking up the columella can make the tip look less" bottom heavy", not less round. This procedure can be performed under local or general anesthesia. For many examples of reducing the columellar show, please see l...
Hi. Sorry to see you are in a bad situation as a result of previous surgery. From your pictures its obvious you unfortunately did not do as much research the first time when trying to find your initial surgeon. This result is very unacceptable and I do not blame you for being...