Is this a good outcome for rhinoplasty? Or should I consider a revision? (Photo)
August 23, 2022
Asked By:Channelleo in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Hello, I had primary rhinoplasty 11 month ago. The nasal bone on my leftside protrudes and my right is more indented. My nose was not straight before the surgery and was told that it can be very difficult to achieve a symmetrical nose. My nose bones did not appear to be like this before though and my glasses sit more off to the left now. I have an indent on the top leftside of my nose inbetween the center of my nose and my left nasal bone. Could this be causing my nose to be more off centered?
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September 25, 2022
Answer: How you may benefit from a revision rhinoplasty
Tough to see what is really going on here based on your photographs. You are really early after surgery, and still very swollen. Best to see the doctor who performed your operation and discuss your concerns with them.
Hello. You do not look like a patient with very thick skin. Therefore, the photo you uploaded shows that the edema is almost gone. Your dorsum is a little high. The type projection is a little low. Therefore, it can be corrected very simply with a nice revision. However, I think your chin tip is...
Hi and thanks for the question! There should be no problem with the nasal breathing tube during your jaw surgery and your rhinoplasty results. The nasal cartilages should retain the shape of your nose even after having a nasal breathing tube in place. This is one less thing to worry about :)
