Korean woman who got a nose job 3 years ago to make my bridge higher. My surgeon used a silicone implant. Not sure what "displacement" means, but my implant has shifted upwards. 1) Do I need reconstructive surgery if I still like the way my nose looks? If I don't, is this dangerous for my health? 2) I think the part of my nose bridge towards my forehead flattened when I applied heavy downwards pressure to the top. I bumped my nose & wanted to make sure it was still in place. Is this possible?
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January 28, 2014
Answer: Risk of displacement and migration with silicone nasal implant
There are numerous aspects to an ideally shaped nose. From what you are describing, it sounds like the nasal bones are wide across the base of the nose. This can be reduced, during Rhinoplasty by rasping the nasal bone width.
Hi,
That would be my patient that you referenced. She had a full rhinoplasty, with intra- nasal sill reduction. You can have a 2 staged procedure. I would start with an intra-sill reduction and if you still want more reduction, an alar wedge can be considered.
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Dr.S.
Redness and swelling over the implant with possible discharge and open draining from the tissue. You should see your plastic surgeon immediately if this occurs.