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Is There a Solution After a Rhinoplasty to Correct an Assymetrical Result?

asked 1 year ago by Mia-lyon in France
Latest answer by Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
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Tags: asymmetry, options

My nose is now smaller but after a cople of month it was quite obvious that the nose is asymetrical. One part is quite nice and the other one to be quite bad. My doctor seems to be a bit lost and he suggested to back up/pull up (?) my nose, but I am scared that it crush a little bit. I asked the doctor to wait 1 year before doing the operation Do you have any suggestions please ? Operation was in June 2010

2 answers to Is There a Solution After a Rhinoplasty to Correct an Assymetrical Result?

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Revision Rhinoplasty to Address Asymmetry

You have waited plenty of time, in my experience, to undergo a revision procedure. You need to find out if your surgeon has the understanding and confidence to repair what are your concerns- and there is a chance that the nose cannot be made perfectly symmetric (especially if you had some elements of asymmetry before hand), but probably improved.
Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryoftheface.com

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Revision rhinoplasty

Dear Mia-lyon, Sometimes the healing after a rhinoplasty doesn't go perfectly well.  I think it's great that your doctor is willing to make the changes for you because you are not satisfied.  You can wait a year or even 2 if you want.  The absolute minimum time to wait before revising a procedure is at least six months, which you are already past. So take your time, think about it, there really is no rush.  Maybe a little graft on the right may help, it... more
Nima Shemirani, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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