2 years ago I had a rhinoplasty and a septoplasty. Since the day I took the cast off I noticed my crooked nostrils and I suspect this is due to the cartilage graft that was inserted in my nose. Although I did have a deviated septum my nose tip was definitely not crooked. I’m considering a revision rhinoplasty and i’m wondering whether this is something easy to fix or if I should just let it go.
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As far as I can see from your photos, your skin structure appears to be a thick skin, the healing period may take 1.5 - 2 years compared to normal skin, but it is possible to achieve the desired result with a single rhinoplasty operation, a much better result...
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When you are deprojecting the nose you don't need rib cartilage you should be able to use the nose in the nose which is called septo cartilage and that should be enough cartilage to do everything you need. If the surgeon wants to use extensive grafting they may want to use rib cartilage...
Epinephrine is injected alongside lidocaine in nearly every facial procedure, including rhinoplasty. Injecting epinephrine can slightly raise blood pressure, which is usually inconsequential but can also be easily treated by the anesthesia provider during the surgery. I would not worry about...
