Is the rib cartilage bump causing pressure, and will I need revision rhinoplasty to prevent extrusion? (Photo)
December 9, 2024
Asked By:yuaung in Sagaing, Sagaing Region, Myanmar (Burma)
I am 19 months post-rhinoplasty with a rib cartilage graft at the tip and a silicone implant at the bridge. A bump has formed on my columella, which my doctor confirmed is caused by the rib cartilage graft being close to the skin. I occasionally feel stinging and a popping sensation but have no persistent pain, redness, or swelling. The skin over the graft is thin, and I’m concerned about the risks of skin thinning or extrusion but want to avoid revision surgery.
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December 27, 2024
Answer: Risk of needing revision rhinoplasty after silicone and rib cartilage
Skin is elastic and it is also vascular. A small or under-projected nose will stretch immediately when augmented, and the skin will adapt and allow for further projection once recovered. The blood supply must also recover from the trauma of an initial surgery to allow for proper recovery and...
Yes, your nose can be lengthened during rhinoplasty. Typically the length of the nose is measured from the top of the bridge to the tip of your nose. By augmenting your dorsum and raising the starting point of your nose, the length of your nose will increase. This can be combined with projecting...
Thank you for your question. The current state of the hanging columella does not seem likely to improve further, even with additional reduction of swelling. Correction of a hanging columella is possible through surgical methods, which vary in detail depending on the individual. However, it...
