Major Risks of Revision Rhinoplasty Using Rib Cartilage?

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Risks of Using Rib Cartilage for Revision Rhinoplasty?

I want to do Revision Rhinoplasty using rib cartilage. What are the risks I face?

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Best Cartilage for Revision Rhinoplasty?

Hi. My name is Kazim and I'm from England and my problem is my nose. I had a nose job last year and the doctor did not do a good job my nose tip is...

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What Are my Options for Cartilage Grafting to Replace Nasal Implant?

If I have a revision rhinoplasty and get my nasal implant removed, from where will my cartilage be taken, (as i have little in my nose). Can it be...

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Is $16,000 Too Much to Pay for Revisioin Rhinoplasty?

I am having a revision rhinoplasty. I need rib cartilage put in my nose to fix it. Is $16,000 just way too much too pay for this procedure?

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How Long Do I Have to Wait After Taking out Infected Nasal Implant Before I Can Have Revision Surgery?

I had a primary rhinoplasty with I silicon implant and septal cartilage around 2007. My nose got infected a few months ago and I was advise to take...

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Fascia and Ear Cartilage for Dorsal Augmentation

I got a sec. rinoplasthy to fix a too low nasal dorsum. The doctor used crushed cartilage and temporalis fascia. Im in the 10th post operation day,...

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What else Needs to Be Addressed for Third Revision Rhinoplasty?

Going to have my 3rd surgery soon. The worst angle is the one looking down at my nose (if you were taller). Not sure if there's bump on the left-side...

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Rib and Fascia Vs Ear Cartilage to Fix a Scoop

I have a collapsed nasal valves,scooped bridge,and upturnrd tip from a primary rhino.I went on 2 consults for revision. One Dr suggested using ear...

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Rib Cartilage Used As Spreader Grafts - How Likely Are the Complications?

Hi, I am considering a revision rhinoplasty because I have an inverted V deformity and it hurts my breathing. Two surgeons I have consulted have said...

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Steroid for Pollybeak?

Hello, I had a revision rhinoplasty about two years ago, and it was partially to fix a overbearing pollybeak. The surgeon did not perform this service...

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Post Revision Rhinoplasty: Nose Still Crooked

I had rhinoplasty when I was 14 and continued to have complications breathing and it still had a very bulby appearance. I had a revision rhinoplasty...

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Should I Get a Revision Rhinoplasty W/ Rib Cartilage?

Hi, I've had a rhinoplasty about 18 months ago. Aside from poor breathing, a constant runny nose, a hole in the septum (which I was told is about...

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Why Might a Doctor Not Want to Use Ear or Rib Cartilage?

I am going for a revision rhinoplasty and my doctor is telling me the best he can do if I have enough cartilage in my nose. He is against ear or rib...

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Can Depressions Below Nasal Bones Be Fixed During a Revision Rhinoplasty?

During septorhinoplasty the doctor changed the size and position of my nasal bones. The bones are shorter. Now,in addition to nasal valve collapse,the...

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Where does the cartilage come from for a rhinoplasty revision for a pinched tip?

My wife wants a rhinoplasty revision for a pinched tip; how is it possible to add back what was once taken away? Where does the extra cartilage come from?

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Nose Injury 3 Days Post Rhinoplasty: Now Apparent at 12 Months

I had a knock to the left side of my nose at 3 days post Septo-Rhinoplasty and as swelling subsided, I began to notice the effects of the hit. I am...

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Is It Possible to Put Cartilage Back into the Tip of my Nose to Lengthen It?

Hello, I had rhinoplasty surgery one month ago to remove a small hump and reduce the tip. I can appreciate that my profile now looks neater but I feel...

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Revision Rhinoplasty - Will Flatness / Indentation at Infratip at Columella Smooth Out? (photo)

I had revision rhinoplasty on 10/5/11 (1st surgery 5/4/10) to correct and refine my tip. I understand my nose is still swollen and it will be swollen...

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My Plastic Surgeon Said That my Cartilage Collapsed or Shifted on the Right Side of my Nose After my Rhinoplasty Procedure.

My plastic surgeon said that my cartilage collapsed or shifted on the right side of my nose after my Rhinoplasty procedure. Is it a complicated...

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Is This Synechium Scar Tissue After Revision? Does It Cause Swelling? (photo)

1st surgery was in Oct 2008. I had a silicone L-shaped implant inserted. I first noticed this weird nostril-blocking fleshy-thing sometime after the...

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Possible to Remove Excessive Nasal Grafts and Restore Original Shape?

I had revision rhinoplasty done to correct problems to my breathing and nostrils from a small accident. During the surgery large amounts of ear...

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Does Cartilage on Nose Grow Back (Age 18)? (photo)

I noticed that I don't like having a straight nose, and that I would prefer it do be curved to how it was before. Although the curve was kinda...

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Visible Grafts After Revision Rhinoplasty

I am two weeks post revision rhinplasty and the surgeon placed two grafts either side of my nose (just above nostrils) to stop nose looking pinched....

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Exercise After Minor Rhinoplasty Revision

I just had a closed revision septorhinoplasty surgery to shave off some cartilage and remove some subcutaneous scar tissue from my open-primary last...

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Why Do Some Surgeons Store Excess Rib Cartilage Left over from Revision in the Scalp Area?

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How Does Grafting Procedure Work in Revision Rhinoplasty?

From what part (or parts) of the body can the tissue be taken for a nose job revision? 

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No Sense of Touch on One Piece of Nose 8 Days After Revision. Should I Be Worried?

I had many revisions with nose grafs (cartilage), so I'm worried...

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Advantages of Rib Cartilage over Prosthesis?

What would be some of the advantages of using rib cartilage as opposed to a prosthesis when undergoing revision rhinoplasty to reshape the bridge of...

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Will Revision Septoplasty with Rhinoplasty Help?

I'm having surgery at an ENT clinic in hospital. I previously had a septoplasty done but now I'm getting a revision septoplasty/rhinoplasty...

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Can You Rasp Nose After Ear Cartilage Has Been Placed on Profile?

I had a revision rhinoplasty with ear cartilage added to profile and the length extended to correct all the irregularities. It has been 12 days since...

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Is It a Good Idea to Use Banked Rib Cartilage?

I will be having a revision rhinoplasty done and my doctor wants to use banked rib cartilage. Is this a good idea? He states that using my own is very...

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Potential Side Effects from Removing Cartilage from the Ear for Revision Rhinoplasty?

Hello, 8 monts ago I had a revision rhinoplasty with ear cartilage. I have some questions regarding the ear: Can removing cartilage from the ear lead...

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How Does The Process Of Using Cartilage To Build Up a Bridge Work?

I recently had a revision surgery to build back my bridge, which was overly reduced in the primary. The surgeon used cadaver bone. Now that bone is...

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Why Silicone Instead of Rib Cartilage for a Revision Rhinoplasty?

Had a revision rhinoplasty and he said he could not use ear cartilage because it wasn't strong enough so he went with some silicone. Why did he...

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Is Ear Cartilage Used in the Nose Soft to Touch?

I had a rhinoplasty and it did not turn out how I had hoped for.My tip is now pinched and pointy,something which upsets me.I have been told I will...

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uneven nostrils and crooked nose after 2 revision rhinoplasty

I have had 3 rhinoplasties.  I am still not happy with my results. My first rhinoplasty left me with a very upturned nose. This made my nostrils...

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For What Scenarios Does a Nose Revision Pose More Risks Than the First Procedure?

Why is revision rhinoplasty a longer surgery than the original?  What are the most common complications to the bone, cartilage and skin?

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Possible Risks of Using Ear Cartilage in Revision Rhinoplasty ?

Hi, I had a septorhinoplasty 2 years ago and I am going for a revision now (the doctor will use ear cartilage to build my nose and to make it look...

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Ear Cartilage was Removed During Revision Rhinoplasty, Have Had Ear Pain Since, Normal?

I had revisionary rhinoplasty two years ago and my surgeon took out a lot of my fascia and ear cartilage to build my dorsum. Since then, I've been...

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Revision Rhinoplasty and Sinus Infection

I had rhinoplasty 3 years ago.I didn't like and request for the implant to be removed.Lately I realise that I have problem breathing.(I have been...

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Would Osteotomies Need to be Performed After Removal of Cartilage Graft from Nose?

Is the graft removable (rib cartilage onlay)... if so.... would osteotomies need to be performed after removal of the graft???? or just removal would...

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Cartilage from Another Person in Rhinoplasty?

I'm considering revision rhinoplasty and I need grafts for my slightly upturned tip and bridge. Recently, I went to consultations for revision. I...

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What is the Best Time to Remove a Nose Implant Made of Diced Cartilage Wrapped in Factiva?

I had a nose bridge augmentation three weeks ago. The doctor took my ear cartilage and wrapped it in sterile donated factiva. The doc says the factiva...

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Is Revision Rhinoplasty 2 Months After Septoplasty Too Soon?

I had a rhinoplasty June 2010. By October I was have breathing trouble due to nasal valve collapse. My PS kept telling me that it would get better but...

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How often is Ear Cartilage used Smooth out a broken nose?

What is the success rate for using ear cartilage versus other materials?

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How is Ear Cartilage Prepared before a Revision Rhinoplasty?

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Should I Have Revision Septoplasty to Remove Cartilage? Is This The Best Option?

After my first septoplasty the left bottom of my septum is out of its articulation with the bone and when I push from that side it flaps to the right,...

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Had Two Consultations for Revision Rhinoplasty, One Suggested Ear Cartilage, the Other Rib, Which is Best?

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Can Cartilage Removed from my First Rhinoplasty Be Reused for my Secondary Rhinoplasty?

It's been 6 months since my first Rhinoplasty and due to unsatisfactory results, I'm considering going in for a second Rhinoplasty. I know for...

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Crooked and Dented Nose After Rhinoplasty- What Can I Do?

I posted a few weeks ago about cartilage coming out trough nostril. It turns out it's a scar which makes my nose look crooked to one side and...

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Is Ear Cartilage Enough to Fill out Nose Bridge?

My nose implant is infected and has to be removed asap. can my ear cartilage[both ears] be used to fill the bridge is it enough? also am i going to...

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Ear Cartilage Grafting Used in a Third Rhinoplasty to Correct Deep Alar Creases and Soften Tip (photo)

My nose is left looking sharp and skinny and needs some cushioning between skin and bone to look softer. I have relatively thin skin and probably a...

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Can Cartilage Graft on Nose Be Dissolved with Injections?

I have a cartilage graft on my left nostril.can this be dissolved w an injection by my doctor? what type of injection?or do i need yet another...

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Can Ear Cartilage Graft Be Removed from Nose Under Local Anesthesia?

Hello, I had a revision rhinoplasty with ear cartilage grafts .Can the cartilage graft be removed under local anesthesia or do I need a complete...

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How Do the Stitches on Your Ear Look After Ear Grafting in Revision Rhinoplasty? Does Fascia Grafting Leave a Scar on Your Head?

I am concerned about how will the stitches and scars on my ear and head look after these procedures. I would deeply appreciate some help by sending me...

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Do I Have Realistic Expectations For Revision Augmentation Rhinoplasty?

I had augmentation rhinoplasty on my nose in general. Its been 7 months post opp, My PS has agreed to perform the revision.He's going to use an...

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Ear Cartilage Vs Fascia Grafting in a 3d Rhinoplasty?

This is how my nose looks when is swollen exactly after I had some hyalouronic acid injected. It is an example of how I would like my bridge to remain...

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Do I Need A Revision Rhinoplasty? I Believe The Silicone Was Inserted Incorrectly. (photo)

I had a rhinoplasty(I silicone& ear cartilage)2 wks ago. I noticed my nose is slanting(originally straight),with an infection on a nose hole. My...

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Removal of Cartilage Caused Scar Tissue Build Up?

About 7 years ago I had cartilage removed from the right side on my nasal passage. After all these years my nose still appears puffy on that side. Is...

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What Should I Use During Revision Rhinoplasty, Cartilage or Medpor?

I have recently spoken to my doctor and we have decided to add another layer of medpor on my ethnic nose to give me more projection instead of ear...

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Is Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty Reversable, and Still Have a Normal Looking Nose? How Soon?

I had a revision rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago. I had 3 rhinoplasty surgeries. My nose was O.K. after the first procedure. It was straight, I was wanted...

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Greenstick Fracture. Revision Rhino 1 Year Ago and the Bones On My Nose Drift To The Right Every Hour?

A year and a month ago I had a revisionary rhinoplasty to correct scooped dorsum. The first rhinoplasty the doctor did osteotomy on one side of my...

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For Multiple Revision Rhinos, Is Ear Cartilage As Good as Rib?

Hi i just wanted to know in mulitple revision ethic rhinoplasty i recently had ear cartlidge used as a tip graft. i also had a medpor implant. i just...

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Homologous Cartilage Graft. Is Such a Graft to My Nose Tip Safe? What Are Symptoms Of Infection?

Hi, i have had a small rhinoplasty revision around 2 years age where a homologous cartilage graft has been added to the lower tip of my nose. I am...

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