I am two weeks post op of a rhinoplasty and paranasal implants. There are folds forming on each side of my nose when I smile (right side more promenent). Should I be worried?
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It appears from the photos you have what is called an inverted V deformity after primary rhinoplasty. This likely due from the cartilages along the sides of your nose (upper lateral cartilages) falling in. In these revision cases, ideally one would use septal cartilage to help...
Thanks for your question. This is a problem I see with many patients, and there may be several reasons why this is occurring. The side of your nose that is moving inward may be narrower than the other side, and a deviated septum can certainly contribute to the narrowing. This narrowing is ...