Asian female Had rhino + alarplasty last week. Before, I had a high nose bridge between my eyes, low one following down till my tip. So Dr. added a L shape silicon beginning from half my nose down to the tip. Today I found out not only is the silicon too high up (my real bridge gotten too high), I hate it. When can I remove it (pls don't say wait because I'm 100% sure I want it gone)? Any consequences/side effect if I remove it this early? will I look alike from my pre-op? Is no revision ok?
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Answer: Removal of silicone implant after rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty can certainly address the concerns you have with the appearance of your nose while smiling. By using incisions hidden in the creases of your nose, your nostrils can be narrowed in a significant but natural way. I take particular pride in performing alar base reductions...
Ear cartilage that is harvested for rhinoplasty will not grow back. However, when done well, ear cartilage harvest will only leave a hidden incision in the crease behind your ear and will not otherwise change the appearane of your ears.
Silicone dorsal implants used during Rhinoplasty, to build up the nasal bridge, can become dislodged or move. The implant typically doesn't move much at the nasal root (by the corners of the eyes) since it should be placed under the nasal bone periostium at that layer. If the...
