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Spreader Graft + Rhinoplasty

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What Are These Dark Lines/depressions Next to my Eyes Following Open Rhinoplasty/septoplasty? 5 Months Post-op (Photo)

Possibly from osteotomies? Could they resolve? The lines are very visible when I smile, extending into the tear trough region, making more of a shadow...

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Inverted V?

It appears that I have an inverted v. I'm confused cause my doc did say he was using a spreader graft in my nose and after reading on real self I saw...

13 doctor answers

Can Spreader Grafts Deproject the Nasal Tip?

My doctor said he didn't deproject my tip but my tip looks shorter after rhinoplasty. He did put spreader grafts in my bridge and now my bridge is...

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Rib Graft Extruded/Infection?

Hi I am currently 4 weeks post op rhinoplasty and am noticing an edge of the autologous rib spreader graft extruding out inside my left nostril. There...

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Just Had Surgery for Silicone Bilateral Spreader Grafts?

I had a primary rhinoplasty/septoplasty done in 2010 to repair a deviated septum/dorsal hump. my breathing issues ended up returning along with a...

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Horizontal Line Above Lip and Lower Columella Feels Fleshier, Yet Flabbier? (photo)

I had the following procedures 3 years ago acc to post op report. open rhino, submucous resection, spreader grafts o dorsum bilateral, rasp the...

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What Could Be the Cause of a Nose Becoming Wider After Rhinoplasty?

Hello, I am a woman who had rhinoplasty many months ago so healing period is over. I have no swelling at the moment whatsoever. My nose is much wider...

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Is "Spreader Flaps" Same As "Spreader Grafts"?

Hello. I have a question on rhinoplasty techniques. Is "spreader flaps" same as "spreader grafts"? And what is the purpose of this type of techniques.

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Use of Spreader Grafts and Dorsal Onlay Grafts to Restore Nose to Previous Narrow/elegant Appearance?

I had a nasal injury a couple years ago that has now left me with complete loss of upper lateral cartilage support which has also lead to lack of tip...

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