Ent Dr (board plastics also) is planning on doing a revision under a open procedure. He said he is unable to rasp under local anesthesia in office. Based on the pictures, aesthetically is it worth fixing this small abnormally and what kind of results would one expect?
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Answer: Is extra bone/Cartilage on the side of the nose worth a full revision
Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. It's a little hard to determine from the limited views provided. Although, it appears you may have some slight over-resection of the dorsum, or bridge, of the nose and a slight open roof deformity from insufficient osteotomies, or nasal...
Thank you for your question and detailed explanation. Revision rhinoplasty is not generally recommended prior to one-year post-op as the ultimate results may change over that period of time. However, if you are still unsatisfied with the appearance at that point, a revision rhinoplasty can...
Hi there! Great question. In ethnic rhinoplasty, the skin tends to be quite thick and needs to be stretched to create definition. Rib cartilage is very strong and assists with providing the strength needed. Ear cartilage doesn't hold form very well. Septal cartilage can work, but there often...
