Best Technique for a Revision Rhinoplasty on a Bulbous Nose Tip?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Since revision rhinoplasty seems to be a more difficult procedure, I want to make sure I understand the right surgery, my nose is now narrow and unnaturally sharp looking?

5 answers to Best Technique for a Revision Rhinoplasty on a Bulbous Nose Tip?

Best Technique for a Revision Rhinoplasty on a Bulbous Nose Tip?

Photos would help with the evaluation. Revision Rhinoplasty differs from Primary Rhinoplasty because the nasal bones, cartilage and tip have already been modified during the previous Rhinoplasty. However, the goal remains the same in all Rhinoplasty Surgery IMHO....to create a natutral, more attractive and aesthetically pleasing nose. This may entail an open or closed Rhinoplasty, which for me personally over the past 20 years has a certain set of requirements to... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Best technique for bulbous tip during revision rhinoplasty

A significant challenge of revision rhinoplasty is that it is very difficult to know exactly what is contributing to the outer appearance of the nose after it has been surgically altered and allowed time to heal. There are several reasons why a nasal tip can appear bulbous after primary rhinoplasty, and therefore, there are multiple techniques that can be utilized by your surgeon during the revision surgery to address the specific needs of your nose. You... more

Corey S. Maas, MD
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon

Best Revision Rhinoplasty Technique for Bulbous Tip

There are several techniques used to revise a bulbous tip depending on the needs of each patient. Do not pick the technique, pick the experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon whose results you have seen on their website and who you feel has provided a thorough, comprehensive consultation.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Revision rhinoplasty best technique

One of the major difficulties of revision rhinoplasty is that the surgeon does not know how much original cartilage is remaining and what shape it is in from previous healing and contracture. Therefore while the surgeon may have an ideal shape in mind for you he/she can't be sure what needs to be done to fully execute it until your nose is exposed in surgery.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Which technique for revision rhinoplasty for sharp tip

There is no one best "approach" to improve a narrow, sharp tip. The plan would be customized depending on your specific features and goals for improvement. In general, to make an overly sharp, narrow nose more natural appearing, cartilage grafts are required. These are usually taken from the septum, ear or rib.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drlamperti.com

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