Hello, during my primary, my Dr added diced cartilage to my radix and a little above it. Now my nose looks very weird with almost a flat nasofrontal area. Is it possible to remove the diced cartilage and how soon after first surgery. My surgeon did not file my nasal bones in this area but brought them him to create a more narrow nose.
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Yes a revision rhinoplasty can be performed using the closed technique on a tip that was not refined enough the first time. I prefer the closed technique over the open technique because I don't like the scar which is on the columella and I have done all my rhinoplasties with the closed...
I prefer using cartilage grafts to fill in a low or deep radix. If your current graft is out of position it is often possible to reposition it back up in the radix and use sutures to help keep it in place until the graft heals in position. I also use fascia grafts to fill in the radix as...
After reviewing your photos, I believe you have two options:1. Steroid injections to reduce the hypertrophic scarring. This may improve the appearance, but not likely resolve it completely.2. Excise the excess scar tissue and reposition the alar rim graftI recommend relaying your concerns...
