Is It Possible to Place a Graft at the Nasal Base to Replace Bone That Was Shaved Down During Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by 11704 in Lindenhurst
Latest answer by Elliot M. Heller, MD
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Tags: alar reduction, graft, overcorrection, unhappy

During my primary rhinoplasty 5 years ago, bone was removed along my alar nasal base area. I am very unhappy with the way it looks and feels. I was wondering if there is any type of graft that can be placed in the nasal base area. Specifically, between my nasal spine and nostril rim on each side of the nose to fill in this area where the bone once was?

7 answers to Is It Possible to Place a Graft at the Nasal Base to Replace Bone That Was Shaved Down During Rhinoplasty?

Nasal Graft

I would need to see a picture to see exactly what the problem is, but that area can be built up with a crushed-cartiledge graft or hydroxyapetite implant, commonly used in dental restoration.

Elliot M. Heller, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Premaxillary grafts to nasal base

It sounds like you may benefit from a premaxiallry graft (or implant). Depending on how much augmentation you need you may be able to use Goretex or your own cartilage

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Taking out the end of the septum can change the nasal base/upper lip

The bone in the area you are describing is way below the surface and unlikely to change the surface shape; it is also unlikely that the surgeon took any bone out there. However, much more common is a change in the upper lip where it meets your nose. This change is caused by cutting out part of the end of the septum behind your columella (the skin between your nostrils) in order to shorten the nose. That septal removal allows the upper lip to drop back in the area you are... more

Mark B. Constantian, MD
Nashua Plastic Surgeon

Replacing what is lost

Cartilage and/or bone are natural, compatible materials which can give natural and long-lasting results. some surgeons may use gore-tex or medical grade silicone. the main issue is to diagnose what is actually needed to achieve your desired results, then replacing with the most suitable material. frequently this can be performed through a closed rhinoplasty approach.

David V. Martini, MD
Elkton Facial Plastic Surgeon

Grafts at the Nasal Base

Cartilage grafts are frequently used at the base of the nose. Othermaterials include products such as Gortex and silicone. A revision rhinoplasty surgeon will examine you and explain alternative treatments.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Grafting of the nasal base

Photographs would be helpful in understanding your specific area of concern. For nasal spine augmentation (to improve the nasal-labial angle) options include cartilage grafting (ear, septum, or rib), implants (silicone), and injectable fillers. However, the area between the nasal spine and nostril rim consists of soft tissue only so it is not clear if bony deficiency is responsible for altered appearance that you are not happy with. This area may require more than just grafting. Hope this... more

Grigoriy Mashkevich, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon