How long should I wait to get revision rhinoplasty after the silicon nasal implant removal?

 Placement of spreader grafts does widen the midportion of the nose. Spreader grafts are placed underneath a concave upper lateral cartilage to widen that area and improve air flow dynamics through the nose at the nasal valve.  The thickness of the grafts can be anywhere from 1-3 mm...

Thank you for your question and revision rhinoplasty should rarely take over three hours even if cartilage from a rib needs to be harvested.Dr. Corbin

The length of a nose (distance between radix and tip, this is the dorsum) is conditioned by the nasal structures, from top to bottom: nasal bones (hard nasal wall) >>> upper lateral cartilages (soft nasal wall) >>> the tip tripod: lateral cruras, medial cruras and septum; may one or more of the...

Dear viking92, A septal graft is my most preferred graft.  In my thirty years of practice I have found a septal graft to be the most consistent in its stability. Speak with your surgeon to discuss your concerns so you have a full understanding of the procedure. Best regards, Michael V....

 Placing a cartilage graft along the bridge line does not make the nose stronger or more resilient to a fracture. It simply builds up the existing bridge line. Cartilage grafts do feel natural and they integrate in with the existing cartilage and bone. The grafts are always custom carved...

I am not aware of surgeons in the USA injecting fine pieces of cartilage to correct surface irregularities. I have had good success with fat grafting to correct minor irregularities, which I prefer to filler because it is long lasting.  Conceptually the idea is interesting of injecting...