I had closed rhino 4 months ago, and though I am generally happy with results, I now I have an uneven tip (from what seems like uneven cartilage trimming). I can feel that one side of the tip is longer than the other and it is visible as a bump on one side of the tip. I am sure my surgeon will fix it closer to the one year mark, but is this something that would ever correct itself with time? My surgeon said the longer side may dissolve with time, but not sure what that means.
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From your photo it does appear the dorsum may have been overly reduced. My preference for treatment is septal cartilage if available or, if not, ear cartilage. A fascial graft over this may be helpful but not always necessary. Physical exam, photos and computer imaging are...
Hello Behien116,There is a lot that goes into a revision rhinoplasty Your photo does show the cartilage at the tip that is creating a point. As far as what needs to be done it will likely be more in depth than you would otherwise think. The reason is that there is scar tissue present. The...
You seem to have slightly thicker than average skin in your tip and some deviation of the bridge. It may take more time than usual to see the final outcome. Creating definition on noses with thicker than average require special maneuvers during rhinoplasty. The fullness above the tip causing t...