Had a revision septorhino and my main cosmetic complaint was the extreme asymmetry of my nostrils. I am very disappointed with the results especially because I went to a renowned plastic surgeon. Can I expect better in a revision and should the doctor have done a better job?
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Answer: Will a revision surgery make my nostrils more symmetrical?
In our experience, slight adjustments of the nostril margins may be better suited for microdroplet Silikon-1000 injections compared to revision with alar rim grafting. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
Hello, and thank you for your question. You may be a candidate for revision rhinoplasty, if you are at least one year out from your first procedure. While it is a very complex procedure (even more complicated than primary rhinoplasty), the procedure can correct your concerns involving asymmetry...
This needs an in-person evaluation. There are often an assortment of reasons that patients are unhappy with their initial nose job. Revision rhinoplasty is an option to address these issues of concern.
When performing revision rhinoplasty or a secondary nose job, it may be necessary to employ...