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 taken from any other place other than ear?Also, how long will it take to heal? Will it be an open or a closed surgery?I am from India and will be soon leaving the US. Is there any doctor here that you can suggest? If yes, please do.
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As far as collapsing of the nose, this will not occur unless you sustain severe trauma to the nose. Collapsing of the nose will be most evident by a saddle nose deformity, which you obviously do not have at this point. This would show up immediately after the surgery if it were going to occur....
This is not a “normal” outcome. It is important to have more information- was any implant placed on the area? Did you have this fluid after your first procedure? When you say you squeeze the water out, to where does it go? To make any further recommendations, see an experienced surgeon- one wit...
If you're concerned about scarring from open rhinoplasty, then consider closed rhinoplasty techniques. The procedure completely eliminates any external incision across the columella. For many examples, please see the link below to our closed rhinoplasty photo gallery
