I am 9 days post op open revision rhinoplasty. I am not able to see my doctor until Monday. I am really worried about the small dark mark on the tip of my nose that seems to have formed over night. It was not there 2 days ago when I had my cast removal. I would like some doctors opinions from this site as to what it could possibly be. Thank you in advance!!
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Looking at your photos you have a classic over done looking nose. Almost all the problems can be addressed and corrected with cartilage grafts from the conchal bowl of the ear to the nasal tip. It is very important to stay away from the injured and discolored dorsal nasal skin that...
Dear fowler04,The radix graft can be thinned out, this may even be possible under local anesthetic in the officeIt should not change the shape of your eyes or the distance between themAlso, the skin would re-shrink wrap around the new nose, there will not be extra skin leftoverIt would be best...
There are a number of techniques to restore the bridge of the nose in revision rhinoplasty. These include implants (called alloplasts). I prefer your own cartilage. Rib grafts can warp. So, as you said diced cartilage wrapped in fascia is a very good choice. More recently I have changed to...
