As you can see in the image I have dents/creases either side of my nose which I didn’t have before. How can these be addressed in my revision rhinoplasty? It’s making my tip look droopy. Would lateral crural strut grafts help address the creases? What are the disadvantages of adding lateral crural strut grafts? Why aren’t they done in primary rhinoplasties? Can this be corrected in a closed approach?
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Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs and history, the latera implants should be removed, and rhinoplasty with placement of spreader grafts would be placed. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with...
There are many reasons for this contour irregularity. The most common that I see is a disruption of the smooth transition from the nasal bones to the upper lateral cartilages in the mid-vault (the middle part of the bridge/dorsum). I would go back to your surgeon and express your concern.
We can see on the base view of your nose that your left nostril margin is flatter than your right. On front view, you left nostril margin appears to be higher than your right. If you're looking to achieve symmetry on front view, depending on your examination, microdroplet Silikon-1000 injections...
