Is it possible to augment in a Revision Rhinoplasty? My surgeon cut too much off of the bridge. Would the average amount of septal cartilage be enough for the augmentation goal (in yellow) assuming it wasn't used in primary surgery? Also, how complex would augmentation of this type be? Should I seek a revision specialist? Also, I'm just looking for something completly natural. I'm wondering if the angle would be considered acceptable with the bridge and the tip or would the tip need to be more protruding to create a natural look?
October 26, 2009
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty Hi Xy,
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October 26, 2009
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty Hi Xy,
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June 22, 2020
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty for dorsal augmentation Augmentation rhinoplasty with the patient’s natural septal cartilage is the best alternative to replacing and building up the bridge. Hopefully, the cartilage from the inside of the nose has not been removed from prior surgery. Other alternatives for augmentation include ear cartilage, rib cartilage, and synthetic implants such as Silastic. Revision rhinoplasty is a difficult operation and made more difficult if there is no cartilage left inside the nose. It is a good idea to seek someone who has performed thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries including primary and revisions to understand the nuances of the difficult rhinoplasty procedure.
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June 22, 2020
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty for dorsal augmentation Augmentation rhinoplasty with the patient’s natural septal cartilage is the best alternative to replacing and building up the bridge. Hopefully, the cartilage from the inside of the nose has not been removed from prior surgery. Other alternatives for augmentation include ear cartilage, rib cartilage, and synthetic implants such as Silastic. Revision rhinoplasty is a difficult operation and made more difficult if there is no cartilage left inside the nose. It is a good idea to seek someone who has performed thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries including primary and revisions to understand the nuances of the difficult rhinoplasty procedure.
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