4 months post op from primary rhino/septo surgery. Hump removed, nostrils made smaller, tip refined. Bridge of nose is now wider & looks crooked. Issues 1.) Bone on right side is pushed up toward my eye causing a shadow. 2.) Skin on right side is sunken in and airway completely restricted creating an dent in middle right side. Right side looks pinched. 3.) Left side bone is curving out. 4.) Nostrils different sizes. What is going on? Can it be fixed? Will it get better or worse over time?
March 31, 2016
Answer: Post-operative concerns It appears you had quite a number of elements of your nasal she changed during your primary rhinoplasty. You would definitely still have some swelling in the middle third and tip area. The width of the upper third (bony component) of your nose may not appear as narrow as your pre-operative photographs long term.When a large dorsal hump is removed generally spreader grafts are indicated to add support to the mid-third and prevent any collapse at the junction of the bones and cartilage in that area over the years. This can sometimes add a little extra width to that area. I suspect your first surgeon felt these were necessary. I would recommend waiting 12 months to allow for more swelling to resolve. If you are not happy with the width of the nose in the upper third the bones can be re-shaped at that stage and any slight asymmetries from the healing process addressed.
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March 31, 2016
Answer: Post-operative concerns It appears you had quite a number of elements of your nasal she changed during your primary rhinoplasty. You would definitely still have some swelling in the middle third and tip area. The width of the upper third (bony component) of your nose may not appear as narrow as your pre-operative photographs long term.When a large dorsal hump is removed generally spreader grafts are indicated to add support to the mid-third and prevent any collapse at the junction of the bones and cartilage in that area over the years. This can sometimes add a little extra width to that area. I suspect your first surgeon felt these were necessary. I would recommend waiting 12 months to allow for more swelling to resolve. If you are not happy with the width of the nose in the upper third the bones can be re-shaped at that stage and any slight asymmetries from the healing process addressed.
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Wide Bridge. Do I have an open roof deformity from my primary Rhinoplasty surgery? Any insight is greatly appreciated! There is MUCH more than just an 'open roof'. But you can try non surgical filler rhinoplasty now to give a more refined appearance. This HA filler injection would need to be done on a 9 month basis. Or a secondary surgical revision surgery in a few more months.
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Wide Bridge. Do I have an open roof deformity from my primary Rhinoplasty surgery? Any insight is greatly appreciated! There is MUCH more than just an 'open roof'. But you can try non surgical filler rhinoplasty now to give a more refined appearance. This HA filler injection would need to be done on a 9 month basis. Or a secondary surgical revision surgery in a few more months.
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