Is there anything can be safely done to repair my nose?

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I had my 3rd revision rhinoplasty after my fractured nose in childhood. My last rhinoplasty in Turkey with cadaver implant was a disaster. He made my nose wide, asymmetrical, and I can’t breathe on the right side. I have wide nostrils and feels like I have no defined tip as he made it wide and round even though I’m Eastern European and our ethnically noses are usually never this shape.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on your photos, it does appear that a revision rhinoplasty would be able to address your concerns and make a nice change to your overall appearance. The best way to determine what specific changes will look good on your face, and what changes are surgically possible, is to do your research to find the top revision rhinoplasty specialists and consult with several of them in person. During your consultation, your photos can be computer-morphed to show how the changes to your nose will affect your appearance. Good luck! @drdonyoo

Steven M. Denenberg, MD · Answer

The whole field of revision rhinoplasty is taking previous unsatisfactory surgery and trying to make improvements. You need to send your photos to a surgeon, or surgeons, to get opinions about how predictable/unpredictable it might be to make some substantial improvements, given your history. That might be a place to start.
Remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. Any revision, especially a 4th time,  requires advanced techniques and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. For most noses, it's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.

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