I got septorhinoplasty 2years back but since then my nasal bridge is not sharp as before and in side profile it looks curvy and depressed .Should i consider getting radix augmentation or is it fine and just in the mind
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Answer: A gentle curve on Radix is acceptable in females
Hi there! After rib harvest, the donor site can have some changes, but I'm unaware of full regrowth of the cartilage after removal. If done correctly, there shouldn't be any chest deformity or functional problem. The inner perichondrium is usually left in place to protect from pneumothorax,...
From the photos, it does appear that the tip has lost some support, causing the it to droop some. This can be improved with a revision, using a tip graft to build it up and give better support. At the same time, the bridge can be taken down some. It's hard to see if your skin is thick, which...
It is possible that steroid injections Woukd help the tip swelling but there are enough changes to the tip that a revision is likely to be necessary. Scar tissue from the trauma can cause both swelling and distortion. Your nose appears to have some curvature and that is aggravating the nasal...