I had a revision tip plasty almost 2 years ago and for the last six or so months my nose will get really cold at the tip and my thin skin shrinks tight around the nose and then you can see irregularities and the white cartilage through the skin at the tip. I have thin skin which happened after a poor primary but my revision (different) surgeon didn’t use fascia. It’s driving me crazy because it happens even in low 70s. I’m worried about winter again. Any suggestions? My surgeon shrugged it off. Would dermal fillers would be a good alternative to lowering the nostrils and creating a barrier so when it gets cold it won’t show the irregularities?
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Hi there! You mentioned you're only 80 days post surgery which I agree is early. Most rhinoplasty results - especially difficult revisions - can take 1-1.5 years to declare. The asymmetry in the nostril could be due to swelling or lack of support. The droopy tip could also be due to the same...
Hi there! The area in your photo is near what is referred to as the alar sulcus / lateral nasal sidewall. This area normally houses the lower lateral cartilages and provides support to the nose not only at baseline, but when breathing inward. The cause could be lack of support in the area or...
Thank you for your question and photos. You are correct to consider waiting before undergoing a revision. Rhinoplasty recovery takes at least one year as there may still be residual swelling and the nose can continue to settle during this time.
After adequate time has passed, you may look...