I'm very scared of doing another revision on my nose. Every time I try to get something corrected it ends up worse. The first Dr did two, first time I ended up with acrooked nose. The second time I ended up with a piggy nose. Last one was in December 2008 with a different Dr, my main concern was the columella hanging, now I have no assymetry and hanging columella. does my nose have hope or do I just live with it? Thanks for your opinions.
July 21, 2015
Answer: Will a 4th revision rhinoplasty help
You never HAVE to have a revision rhinoplasty. The main issue is whether the problems that concern you can be improved with surgery and whether the risks, recovery time, and expense are worth it.
In experienced hands your nose can be improved. If you are seriously considering revision surgery I would be sure to consult with a few surgeons who have extensive experience with revision cases like yours.
A better sense of what could realistically be done would come from an examination of your nose.
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July 21, 2015
Answer: Will a 4th revision rhinoplasty help
You never HAVE to have a revision rhinoplasty. The main issue is whether the problems that concern you can be improved with surgery and whether the risks, recovery time, and expense are worth it.
In experienced hands your nose can be improved. If you are seriously considering revision surgery I would be sure to consult with a few surgeons who have extensive experience with revision cases like yours.
A better sense of what could realistically be done would come from an examination of your nose.
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May 3, 2011
Answer: 4th revision rhinoplasty
One should be very careful when undergoing a fourth revision rhinoplasty. An alar retraction is best treated with a combination of composite grafts from the ear along with any alar baton grafting. Columellar hanging and show are best treated by resection of both membranous and cartilaginous caudal septum. Look for a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who has lots of experience performing both primary and revision rhinoplasty before embarking on your next rhinoplasty endeavor.
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May 3, 2011
Answer: 4th revision rhinoplasty
One should be very careful when undergoing a fourth revision rhinoplasty. An alar retraction is best treated with a combination of composite grafts from the ear along with any alar baton grafting. Columellar hanging and show are best treated by resection of both membranous and cartilaginous caudal septum. Look for a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who has lots of experience performing both primary and revision rhinoplasty before embarking on your next rhinoplasty endeavor.
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