Lateral crural steal reversible? (Photo)

Thank you for your enquiry.

In general, a lateral crura steal is not fully reversible, since it is also associated with some adjustments to the width of the tip cartilages .

Another reason why restoration of original shape is not possible is related to the support mechanisms of the tip which are altered by the surgery and cannot be put back the same way.

If you can define a tip shape that you find pleasing, it is possible to design a plan to get close to it but never identical to it.

I don't believe techniques that are performed during a rhinoplasty can be undone. If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your nose, issues may be addressed with revision rhinoplasty depending on your examination. Sometimes improvements can be made with a permanent non-surgical nose job as well. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Good morning,
Lateral crural steal is a suture technique used to borrow cartilage from the sides of your nose and recruit to the tip. This results in more projection (how far your nose extends from your face), and more rotation (more upturned).
This is 100% reversible. Easily so. I can't see your photo for some reason so I can't tell you if the LCS is the cause of your tip dissatisfaction. I can tell you aggressive LCS was popularized some years ago -- it is a powerful technique, but many surgeons don't recognize the downsides (over-rotation and projection, valve collapse, and alar retraction).
Either way, to correct this the sutures used to perform the LCS would simply need to be cut, and new tip sutures placed at your original tip domes. A revision rhinoplasty specialist should be able to help you with this.
Hope this helps!