Hi, I had an alar rim graft pseudomonas infection after surgery 19 months ago as a result I have damaged, scarred tissue in my nostril, skin damage, dent and lump externally. It still feels inflamed, skin feels very tight in nostril from scarring and abnormal and there is barely covered cartilage poking out. I have a visible graft down the same side of my nose. Would this be best left alone or is there a surgical solution. Whereas the other nostril feels normal and healthy, the mucosa feels unhealthy.
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November 23, 2020
Answer: Nostril scarring after rhinoplasty with alar rim graft infection
Thank you for your question! I have used rib grafts for many years for revision rhinoplasties (such as over-resected dorsum) and after nasal trauma (such as saddle nose deformity). The literature is divided on this but my experience is that it is reliable and long-lasting. Warping or bending...
I have patients of all ages present for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgery. As long as you are in good health, and your photos indicate that you are, you are absolutely a candidate for revision rhinoplasty surgery. I have found that most individuals who have waited a period...
Hi,A 9 hour revision rhinoplasty doesnt sound right... The most difficult revision rhinoplasty I have ever performed over the last 20 years took no more than 3.5-4 hours. A 9 hour operation has a load of anasthesia risk as we as multiple surgical risks including but not limited a bad result....