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Removing Cartilage Graft from the Tip of the Nose to Make It 1 to 2mm Shorter

asked 1 year ago by kako2 in Tracy, ca
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 219 times
Tags: nose tip, natural, removal

Tip of my nose looks much higher and upward due to the graft. I want to have a straight nose, but my doctor convinced me that rotating the tip will look good. I hate the look of my nose. The graft looks so unnatural. I want to make the tip of my nose 1 to 2mm shorter by removing the graft. Is it possible to do this without affecting the rest of the nose. Thanks

4 answers to Removing Cartilage Graft from the Tip of the Nose to Make It 1 to 2mm Shorter

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Removing cartilage tip graft after Rhinoplasty.

This is very hard to make any decision without seeing picture of the nasal tip from front and side views. I'd have to see if the nasal tip is over rotated or over projected which are handled differently.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

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Removal of tip garft

Ideally you should wait at least 6 months to see how the tip projection changes - what may look overly projected at 2-3 weeks may look great after a few months
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

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Tip grafts can be successfully revised

Tip grafts must be suited to the skin type and to the effect that the patient wants. Single, solid grafts are used often and can make the tip look too pointed and "hard." Sometime tip grafts are too long. These grafts can be revised by removing them and re-using the same cartilage or taking new cartilage. If the grafts are too stiff, they can be crushed so that they become some and very natural-looking. It is important that you find a surgeon... more
Mark B. Constantian, MD

Nashua Plastic Surgeon

drconstantian.com

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Questions about revision rhinoplasty

Revision Rhinoplasty can be very challenging. There are several details needed to answer your question. Most importantly a photograph would be very helpful. Altering the tip graft will certainly change the appearance of your nose. Unless you've lost complete trust in your initial surgeon, he or she may be in the best position to perform the revision. If you are able to articulate your concerns you may be able to form a plan together. If you are not able to... more
David Mabrie, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

yourfaceinourhands.com

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