Revision Rhinoplasty - filler in dorsum at the site of open roof deformity
November 16, 2023
Asked By:Febro 23 in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
Hello I have long lasting filler in my dorsum bridge at the site of open roof deformity This filler is not hyaluronic acid it’s calcium hydroxyapatite which cannot be disssolved So can i do revision rhinoplasty ? And remove the filler during open technique surgey ? How to know if the filler is injected deep in the bone or in dermis ? Because recently i knew that if the filler is injected deep in the bone so it’s easily removed? Is there a solution? Thank you in advance ❤️
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November 28, 2023
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty With Open Roof Deformity
At this point, it's still too early to tell whether or not you're gonna need a revision rhinoplasty. Best to wait at least one year and then make that determination. From the limited photos presented, you appear to have a hanging columella. This can be improved with a columella plasty at one...
Hi Melbourne87,
Thanks for your question. I personally avoid fillers in the nose because of their risks and lack of long-lasting improvement. Based on your pictures, I believe that you would benefit from a revision rhinoplasty. The benefit of this over filler would be the fact that a revision...
It appears that you indeed have an open roof deformity and supratip cartilage bulging. The open roof deformity, characterized by a bony gap and flat dorsum, can be effectively addressed through osteotomy.
Additionally, the supratip bulging deformity observed from a side view can be corrected to...
