Can I have a revision rhinoplasty under the mentioned circumstances? (photos)
August 22, 2024
Asked By:Tintin54 in Coffeyville, Kansas, États-Unis
I had a nose surgery where my nose was made way too narrow. Additionally, I had a circulation problem that didn’t lead to complete necrosis, but the skin on the sides of my nasal tip died and is heavily scarred. I also have white spots on the sides of my nasal bridge, although the skin feels normal. However, my thin skin seems to adhere closely to the underlying structures. Despite these circumstances, is it usually possible to perform a revision surgery to widen my nose with cartilage grafts?
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Answers (2)
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Hi, It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on your needs and expectations. It could be because the cap graft.
The interface between the upper lateral cartilages and the nasal bones needs to be smoothed out. Possibly just some additional rasping of the bony bridge can smooth out your dorsal aesthetic lines.
Hello. Firstly I feel sorry that you live trough this after your surgery.
In my opinion, the autootomy, that is, the shaping of the bones, was not done well enough in your surgery. For this reason, the upper part and the lower part are different widths. The correction you want will not be...