I had a septorhinoplasty procedure in Denver in December 2019 and I loved the feel/results, but recently I've noticed the tip of my nose has been changing. It now feels heavier and more bulbous at the tip, which has caused my nose to have a droopy appearance when I smile and is also pulling my nostrils downward. I now live in New York, so flying back to Denver for a revision would be very costly. Is there a way to to lift/adjust just the nasal tip without a full revision? Thanks for the help!
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Hello. Collapse of the internal nasal valve does cause breathing issues. A functional problem like this can generally be covered under OHIP and you may ask for a referral to a surgeon who performs this procedure.
Thank you for your question, and I’m very sorry to hear that your revision rhinoplasty hasn’t gone has planned. It’s impossible to tell from these photos alone why your swelling hasn’t subsided. It’s possible that you have a buildup of scar tissue. However, revision rhinoplasty is a very comp...
Thank you for your question and photos. Many factors influence how well the results from rhinoplasty will turn out, including your underlying bone and cartilage, as well as the thickness of your skin. That’s why it’s impossible to tell how simple restoring your columella would be. However, if ...
