Had Poor Results From Primary Rhino, Having Trouble Coping. Suggestions? (photos)

This is a question I posted earlier but with pictures. Pictures were requested by one of the physicians that responded.I recently had a poor rhinoplasty 3 months ago. I had a slender nose with a nasal hump. The result is an extremely thin bridge that is scooped out. Possibly an inverted V deformity. It is difficult for me to go to work. I am horrified. Considering a nonsurgical alternative mentioned by one physician. What are risks if you do nonsurgical sooner than one year post op?

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Correction of Inverted-V Deformity

Thanks for the photos and question. You do appear to have an inverted-V deformity, which refers to collapse of the upper lateral cartilages towards the middle of the nose along the bridge. This is what is causing your bridge to appear narrow and pinched on front and 3/4 views. In my opinion, your best option would be revision rhinoplasty. I would recommend placement of long, thin cartilage grafts (spreader grafts) on each side of the septum along the bridge. These grafts,... more

Poor Rhinoplasty Results and Trouble Coping

Hi, I dont believe injectible fillers will give you long term results and may complicate future revision rhinoplasty. You should consult with 3 to 4 surgeon and consider revision options including cartilage and/or gortex graft overlay. As far as coping, you may want to consult a mental health professional. Best, Dr.S. see video

Using non-surgical rhinoplasty for initial rhinoplasty result

I'm reluctant to use fillers to treat the type of issues you want addressed. Revision surgery would best address the problems you mentioned. This soon after surgery a filler injection may be difficult to properly place. There are also rare instances of skin injury after filler injection.

Coping after rhinoplasty

This is the kind of situation where specific meidcal advice over the internet is unwise however, if one is feeling really uncomfortable/cown about a result one should discuss this with the plastic surgeon and seek appropriate assistance revision can be done at a year fillers can be used but there are reports of tissue necrosis.

Post-rhinoplasty issue

At this point your nose is also swollen. While you can inject some filler, it will not resolve the problem permanently. You may need a rhinoplasty revision.