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Tip Rhinoplasty Nightmare, What Can I Do? (photo)
Just want experts opinion as to what went wrong with my rhinoplasty. I only had one, but am assuming I need a revison. Im only 2 months post op & I know swelling is normal, but the tip is SO assymetric. I hated my boxy nose & was going for a round tip. My doc said that my cartilage was crooked to & my skin was thin so this is the best its going to get? im devastated & cant believe I spent all that money for an ugly nose!. My doc says to keep warm compress on it 5x a day & squeeze bumps to help?
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mommydm
in East Hartford, CT
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You may require revision rhinoplasty to improve your tip asymmetry.
I read your concerns and reviewed your photos. I agree that you have thin skin which may be unforgiving for what lies beneath. I cannot know without examining you, but my hunch is that you could expect some degree of improvement with well-performed revision rhinoplasty techniques. Since you appear to have relatively little swelling, you may be a candidate for revision earlier than 1 year post-op.
The experience of your revision rhinoplasty surgeon is critical for achieving improvement....
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Bossae after tip rhinoplasty
I agree with your assessment of your tip in that you do have tip irregularities called bossae that may improve some with time but likely will need a revision procedure. You also have collapse of your nasal al that will need to be addressed as well. That being said I would wait at least one year for everything to soften up and maximally improve and to allow a better outcome with revision surgery. If you have cartilage left in your septum than this can be more easily remedied. Good luck.
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Tip Rhinoplasty Nightmare
I understand your disappointment, but this can be corrected. Share your thoughts with your surgeon. If you don't feel comfortable with his response consult with a surgeon experienced in revision rhinoplasty surgery.
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Rhinoplasty nightmare
The main two problems I see from your pictures are, the collapse of the lateral walls, and the position of the lower lateral cartilages on the tip creating a big asymmetry and bossae (rough edges).
In my opinion, while you are still only two months from your surgery, you will most likely need a revision. I would find a rhinoplasty specialist. In the right hands you can get an excellent result.
I would use septal, and or rib cartilage to reconstruct the tip, You need lateral...
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Tip rhinoplasty asymmetry
It's hard to say without seeing more views of your nose and without knowing what was done during your prior rhinoplasty but you may benefit from structural grafting techniques to improve your tip dynamics.
This approach works especially well in nose like yours with strong cartilages and thin skin. It also appears that you have cephalically positioned lower lateral cartilages. Techniques such as lower lateral cartilage strut grafting with possible repositioning may be one way to help...
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