Rhinoplasty: Q&A

Longevity + Rhinoplasty

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How Long Does a Nose Job Last and Does It Need Up Keep?

If you have a nose job, will you need an additional rhinoplasty at some point in your life?

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Does Ear and Rib Cartilage for Nasal Tip Rhinoplasty Warp or Get Reabsorbed over Time?

I heard some surgeons say that they never use synthetic material because of infection and other complications and instead opt for ear or rib cartilage...

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Will a Rhinoplasty Inevitably Need a Revision Down the Road?

I know breast augmentations require after x amount of years to be "redone" or have the implants replaced, and that the skin changes and all...

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How Long Does a Good Rhinoplasty Last? A Lfetime? 20 Years?

I am curious. Reading many posts about people having troubles years down the road after having rhinoplasty. Some with a collapsed mid section, scar...

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Does a Nose Tip Elongate Years After Rhinoplasty?

I'm turning 20 now. I had a bad nosejob when I was 18 - my nose was upturned (the tip was fat, elevated and pointing upwards). 7 months later I...

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Radiesse Still I Nose After 5 Years. Safe to Remove During Rhinoplasty?

Hi , i had a radiess injection about 5 years ago , it seems like the material is still inside until now , i consulted a platic surgeon in chicago and...

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How Often Does Rhinoplasty on Younger Patients Call for Later Surgeries As the Nose Grows?

Is there any possibility of deformation of the nose in younger rhinoplasty patients due to growth?

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What is an Engineered Rib? Is It Safe? How Long Will It Last?

A doctor gave me a choice to choose between a enginnered rib or my own rib cartilage to augment my nose. My nose is short and my skin is thick...

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How Long Will a Silicon Implant In Nose Last?

How long will a silicon implant in nose last? Can the nose get back to the original shape after removal of the implant? How long does it take to...

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What is the Best Technique for Nose Surgery from Traumatic Sports Injuries?

What is the best type of nose surgery for someone who has played hard and has had a few crash and burns from snowboarding and other sports? Are there...

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