Revision Rhinoplasty: Q&A

Spreader Graft + Revision Rhinoplasty

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Pressure Feeling on my Nose. Is This Normal?

I had a revision rhinoplasty about a week ago and just got my splint taken off. I'm feeling an odd sense of what can only be described as light...

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Can Existing Septal Cartilage Grafts Be Reused in Revision Rhinoplasty?

Primary closed rhino done in 2002 for deviated nose. Doc used only septal cartilage for spreader grafts and tip work. I asked a couple of revision...

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Revision Needed for Base Narrowing, Graft Correction? (photo)

I am having a revision done for the 4th time to correct the spreader grafts, bulbous tip, and external valve collapse. My spreader grafts are visible...

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Why Would my Doctor Use a Spreader Graft?

My doctor never told me he was going to use a spreader graft in my bridge. I didn't even know what the things were until I came out of surgery unhappy...

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Can a Rib Cartilage Spreader Graft Be Removed Without Causing a Deformed-looking Nose?

I had a revision rhinoplasty two years ago, and a spreader graft was placed in my nose to help with my breathing. It didn't work, and I now have great...

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Can I Have a Spreader Graft Removed After a Revision Rhinoplasty? My Breathing is Worse.

Two years ago I had a revision rhinoplasty which included a spreader graft, but it made my breathing worse. Instea

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How to Place a Spreader Graft So It Won't Be Seen Externally on a Thin-skinned Patient?

Hello, I have heard some doctors comment that spreader grafts can make the upper part of the nose too wide or bulky. However, I have seen some before...

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Diced Cartilage Wrapped in Fascia for Creating Some Height in Revision? (photo)

I got inverted V dr said it'll be fixed with spreader grafts and on top can be layed dcf. He gave me the choice between donor rib and my own rib, I...

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Trouble Breathing on One Side 6 Months Post Op?

I've had 2 previous surgeries to my nose, for aesthetic and functional reasons. I like the outcome of the revision (had both osteotomies and spreader...

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Cleaning my Nose After 2 Months?

I had surgery about 2 months ago (spreader graft and moved the tip back.) I don't like blowing my nose, so I usually just dab the inside of my nose...

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