I am Asian male looking to have a revision rhinoplasty, I have rhinoplasty a year ago, my nose was very low and wide and I have thick skin, the surgeon used my ear cartilage and fascia to make a DCF for the nose bridge, the result was good in the beginning, but after couple months,my nose bridge flattened out so much; I want ask is it because DCF will flattened out in long term or just because using ear cartilage is not enough to augment my nose bridge, or is it better to use solid piece of rib?
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Closed rhinoplasty is an excellent method for some revision surgeries. Closed rhinoplasty is practiced by only a few experienced and skilled rhinoplasty surgeons. In your particular case, you should consider allowing more time for things to settle, as you could very well end up liking your result.
It is tough to say from your description without seeing photos, but in general, it is absolutely possible to widen an over-narrowed tip. You may or may not need actual ear cartilage to replace what was done as many times the tip is narrowed with sutures that can be removed. If you do need...
It is possible that cartilage grafts can fill in these defects. Be sure to consult a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who has enough experience to be able to show you a comprehensive portfolio of pre- and post-op photos.
