Tip Graft Shifted to the Left, Can This Be Fixed?

I had an opened rhinoplasty 5 months ago. I wanted a hump removed and wanted my nose closer to my face. Now my nose is crooked, i have two big bumps on the side of my nose very close to my eyes, two different size nostrils. The tip of my nose is uneven. I left profile looks different from my right profile. My doctor told me that it is due to the cartilage shifted to the left side. He thinks that is why my left nostrils are pulled up. it is true, and is it fixable with revision?

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Shifting Cartilage 5 Months after Rhinoplasty

Regardless of the specific cause(s) of your post-op disappointment it sounds like you will need a revision rhinoplasty to correct multiple problems. All of this can improved by an experienced surgeon who has the opportunity to see pictures or examine you after looking at your operative report.

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Nose Issues Following Rhinoplasty

Based on what you described - hump reduction and deprojection of the nasal tip - you had a moderately complex cosmetic nose reshaping procedure. As some of the other plastic surgeons have mentioned, it would certainly be more helpful to see photos of what your nose looked and looks like. The several issues that you are concerned about can likely be corrected with revision rhinoplasty surgery. However, you will likely need to wait at least 9-12 months before having secondary surgery. And in... more

Shifting of contours after rhinoplasty

I would need to see pictures to really give you any meaningful advice. In general, though, all the points you mentioned are amenable to correction. The main question is: Why did this happen, and what steps can we take next time around to avoid similar outcome?

Unhappy with outcome of rhinoplasty

You have several concerns regarding your rhinoplasty outcome but without photos (and of course, an examination) an accurate assessment can't be provided. What you describe should be able to be revised by your surgeon, often waiting 6 months to a year before proceeding.

Tip Graft Shifted to the Left, Can This Be Fixed?

It sounds like you need a more in depth evaluation that would require photos or an in person consultation. In either case, you will most likely require a revision rhinoplasty to address the issues you have mentioned.

Rhinoplasty Revision

Without photos, it is impossible to judge these elements of your result, and to comment on possible treatment. If your surgeon believes he/she can correct the problem(s), you feel comfortable with his/her plan, and the result bothers you enough to proceed, then the original surgeon is likely best qualified to perform the revision because he/she knows exactly what was originally done.

Tip graft shifted, etc.

All of the points you mentioned can be revised. I would need to see photos to give a better answer. Make sure you see an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.