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Can my bump be restored again? Is it still possible to restore the high radix and dorsal contour? (Photos)

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I had a rhinoplasty at the age of 18. My original nose had a high radix and a dorsal hump, which gave my face a strong, masculine structure. However, I also had a deviated septum and difficulty breathing, so I sought surgery primarily for functional reasons. Unfortunately, the surgeon I chose was inexperienced. Instead of correcting only the septum, he removed the hump and over-reduced the entire structure. The result was a nose that appeared flat, weak, and lacked definition. This overcorrection caused deep psychological distress, especially at such a formative age. Since then, I have undergone two revision surgeries in an attempt to restore what was lost. My current surgeon used DCF (diced cartilage in fascia) to augment the radix and made improvements to the drooping tip I had post-primary surgery. While these revisions brought partial improvement, I still struggle to accept my current appearance—even ten years later. I feel that the loss of my original nasal structure profoundly affected my identity. I now wonder whether it is still possible to restore the high radix and dorsal contour—perhaps even recreate an aquiline profile—using structural techniques such as rib cartilage grafting. I’ve been told I have thick skin, which I understand might be relevant in determining what’s feasible.

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