I had my rhinoplasty in 2015. I'm 32 and feel it's time to circle back to fixing my nose. My desire would be to have my nose a bit smaller and fix the tip. My concern is that most revisions I see result in a wider nose.
Answer: What you should know about revision rhinoplasty Thank you for submitting your question and photos. The goal of rhinoplasty is to form an individualized plan to bring the patient’s nose into balance with the rest of your facial features. During a comprehensive exam, your entire facial structure will be considered to achieve this balance.
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Answer: What you should know about revision rhinoplasty Thank you for submitting your question and photos. The goal of rhinoplasty is to form an individualized plan to bring the patient’s nose into balance with the rest of your facial features. During a comprehensive exam, your entire facial structure will be considered to achieve this balance.
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September 27, 2022
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty... Based on your photos, you are a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty can cause more swelling, but it's not usually as simple as "they always make the nose wider". Many patients get revision due to pinching of the tip. When this is relieved during revision, the tip will look a little wider, but more natural due to fact that it's not pinched anymore. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.
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September 27, 2022
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty... Based on your photos, you are a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty can cause more swelling, but it's not usually as simple as "they always make the nose wider". Many patients get revision due to pinching of the tip. When this is relieved during revision, the tip will look a little wider, but more natural due to fact that it's not pinched anymore. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.
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September 26, 2022
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You're correct that revisions often widen the nose from prior, and the reason for this is that often there is too much narrowing and pinching, which results in breathing issues. In your case, the septum is deviated and the tip twisted, which most likely will require cartilage grafting to address. So really it's a tradeoff of having a slightly larger nose with a revision versus how it appears right now. I'd make sure you discussed that in depth with your surgeon, and I wish you all the best.
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September 26, 2022
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You're correct that revisions often widen the nose from prior, and the reason for this is that often there is too much narrowing and pinching, which results in breathing issues. In your case, the septum is deviated and the tip twisted, which most likely will require cartilage grafting to address. So really it's a tradeoff of having a slightly larger nose with a revision versus how it appears right now. I'd make sure you discussed that in depth with your surgeon, and I wish you all the best.
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September 20, 2022
Answer: Revision Your revision would require using cartilage grafts to help straighten and support the nose. This would require some widening of the nose by definition, especially where you have the significant curvature. I would recommend seeing a board certified or board eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training/experience who can perform a full exam and provide safe recommendations.
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September 20, 2022
Answer: Revision Your revision would require using cartilage grafts to help straighten and support the nose. This would require some widening of the nose by definition, especially where you have the significant curvature. I would recommend seeing a board certified or board eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training/experience who can perform a full exam and provide safe recommendations.
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September 18, 2022
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty for a crooked nose Revision rhinoplasty comes in all flavors. Not all revision rhinoplasties result in a larger or wider nose. The nose that the revision rhinoplasty specialist is given to start with will dictate what needs to happen with the nose in terms of size once the nose is revised. In your particular case, you have a crooked lower third of the nose due to weak or over resected cartilages during your primary rhinoplasty. If a revision surgery were to be performed on your nose, the surgeon will absolutely need to add cartilage grafts in order to strengthen the nasal tip. When performed correctly, the nose will appear proportionate, not wide.
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September 18, 2022
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty for a crooked nose Revision rhinoplasty comes in all flavors. Not all revision rhinoplasties result in a larger or wider nose. The nose that the revision rhinoplasty specialist is given to start with will dictate what needs to happen with the nose in terms of size once the nose is revised. In your particular case, you have a crooked lower third of the nose due to weak or over resected cartilages during your primary rhinoplasty. If a revision surgery were to be performed on your nose, the surgeon will absolutely need to add cartilage grafts in order to strengthen the nasal tip. When performed correctly, the nose will appear proportionate, not wide.
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