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Can the rib grafts be taken out & my profile restored to like it was? Can the tip be lifted again & made less projected? (photo)

May 13, 2015
Asked By:elbeetea in Miami, FL

Just had a revision rhinoplasty that was supposed to fix some cosmetic and functional issues with my nose. My breathing is good but my nose now looks horrible. The doctor used rib grafts and my profile looks much worse. Can the rib grafts be taken out and my profile restored to like it was? Can the tip be lifted again and made less projected?

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