My surgeon removed 2mm cephalic trim which shouldve been enough but then he also sutured my tip together, added cap greft etc.. now it looks too pointy at the tip, 2mm wider tip lines compared to my massive bridge (he made bridge very wide!) i dont want additional rib grefting, i want a simple procedure, is it possible to cut off the dome binding sutures he made and shave the cap greft so i have more a rounded nose?
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Pollybeak deformity occurs when the area above the tip of the nose, also known as the supratip, becomes full. Supratip fullness can persist after a rhinoplasty for several months and may be resolved through nose taping or steroid injections. However, swelling that lasts more than a year and is...
Hi @xtina334. Thank you for sending your photos. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
Good Morning! Great question. 5-FU can help to reduce any swelling and at 12 months, there still may be benefit if trialed. I often increase the steroid component, instead. For example, I'll start with K10 (mild) and mix in a small amount of K40 (strong) to titrate to effect. I find this to be...