I had a primary rhinoplasty 4 years ago to remove a hump. The profile looks nice now but the frontal is bad (wider than before). The doctor didn't do osteotomies. I can feel the edges of the 2 bones on my nose bridge and there is also a dent in between which feels a little ticklish if I touch it. If I do a revision rhinoplasty will the dent close completely? Would it still feel ticklish? Once osteotomies are performed and moved to the right place, will they stay in that place forever?
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As long as there is not inflammation or a noticeable bump, I'd recommend that if this suture does not easily get removed that you leave it for now. Make sure your surgeon is kept aware if anything should change.
From your photos, it is impossible to tell you anything specific, but 15 years old you are still developing and your face will mature with time. However, your face is relatively well balanced and doesn't have a "weird" shape. Your feelings about this issue seem to be larger than the issue is in...
To answer your question, yes, a spreader graft can be used to raise the upper lateral cartilage, and that is its primary function. If the upper lateral cartilage collapses after primary rhinoplasty, the spreader graft will raise it back up to the proper position. It doesn't necessarily have to...
