I didn't want to change anything on the tip of my nose. However, according to the surgical report, my surgeon used a lateral crural steal. is this procedure reversible? I had a closed nose operation 12 months ago and am still very dissatisfied with the tip and found my old tip to be nicer.
February 4, 2024
Answer: It depends on a few things... A lateral crural steal is usually done to increase the forward projection of the tip of the nose. You didn't mention what it is about your new tip that you don't like. Is it that the projection is too strong? Is the tip too narrow? We need photos. We usually don't think in terms of reversing specific techniques that were done in a previous rhinoplasty. Rather, we think in terms of reversing the *appearance* changes that the patient doesn't like. Sometimes, that involves reversing the specific surgical techniques, but sometimes it involves other changes.
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February 4, 2024
Answer: It depends on a few things... A lateral crural steal is usually done to increase the forward projection of the tip of the nose. You didn't mention what it is about your new tip that you don't like. Is it that the projection is too strong? Is the tip too narrow? We need photos. We usually don't think in terms of reversing specific techniques that were done in a previous rhinoplasty. Rather, we think in terms of reversing the *appearance* changes that the patient doesn't like. Sometimes, that involves reversing the specific surgical techniques, but sometimes it involves other changes.
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February 4, 2024
Answer: Reversion rhinoplasty Hi , during a revision surgery waiting period should be at least a year before having more surgery. It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure if needed and the post op recovery process.
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February 4, 2024
Answer: Reversion rhinoplasty Hi , during a revision surgery waiting period should be at least a year before having more surgery. It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure if needed and the post op recovery process.
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