I've read that the risk of infection from using costal cartilage from my own body in a revision rhinoplasty is a real concern. However, does this risk only manifest in the short term, within the first year after the operation, or is it possible that it could occur even after 10-20 years? So, after the healing period, is it in any way possible for an infection to occur?
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Answer: It is unlikely for rib cartilage to become infected.
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you will benefit from a Revision Rhinoplasty to derotate your tip. In order to accomplish this, the nose should be opened with all scar tissue released and extended spreader grafts can be placed to derotate the tip. With good...
Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos I recommend that you have an examination with your surgeon as soon as possible, after a detailed intranasal examination, your surgeon will provide you with the correct information.
It would be better face to face...
Strongly recommend you wait. I don't really see anything wrong with this nose -- this is very classically what patients are looking for in a rhinoplasty. What I sense is that you are having a hard time adjusting to how it looks on your face because this is different from what you're used to...
