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It can be removed but you should have a discussion with a revision rhinoplasty specialist to decide what you will need to properly correct the problem.
Of course, the rib cartilage can be removed. 6 months is a reasonable time to start assessing the end result. Although you are not at the end of the healing, you are probably 90% there...Removal only will most likely not be the answer. I assume that additional reconstructive nasal alteration have to be undertaken for a balanced appearance and functional nose. Consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to evaluate your condition and talk to your surgeon.
The rib graft can be removed from the bridge of the nose, but it is important to wait one year to make sure all the swelling has subsided to ensure a proper decision is made. Sometimes the rib graft can be taken out, shaved down and placed back into the nose for a partial augmentation. This is done under a general anesthesia.
Rib grafts in rhinoplasty to build up the bridge of the nose can cause unexpected problems. Any visible graft under the nasal skin can show imperfections or irregularities not apparent at the time of surgery, and rib cartilage can warp or shift, or the correction may have just been too great from the start.If the result is indeed 'horrible' there is no need to wait out the six to twelve months usually set aside for complete healing. If you trust your original surgeon he may be glad to have a second chance to set things right. If not choose wisely as secondary rhinoplasty can require a bit more than average experience.Best of luck,peterejohnsonmd
One of the most common reasons for which I see patients for revision rhinoplasty is because of over resection of the bridge of the nose or nasal dorsum. In males it is especially troublesome because a scooped bridge tends to feminize the nose. The bridge can be rebuilt relatively high and this...
Hi, $16000 is a lot of money but revision typically cost 2-3X primary surgery. Now some revision are very minor and the cost should be very minor as well but a major revision will take lots of time and expertise. There are some who charge as much as $30K for a revision and there are those who...
An over rotated nasal tip can be difficult to de-rotate. However, a number of technqiues can be used to de-rotate it. This can be achieved by wide dissection, tip sutures, as well as grafting to the septum to basically push the tip down.
