Can i remove the grafts placed to deproject and derotate the tip? Costal cartilage graft was removed and shaped with oblique split method. A septal extension graft 1.5 cm wide and 3 cm long was placed on the caudal end of the septum. Bilateral cephalic trimming was performed. A bilateral 2mm lateral crus steal was madeand a dome triangle was created with cephalic dome sutures. The dome equalizing suture was fixed onthe septal extension graft and Columellar Strut was fixed to septal extension
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Based on your photos, you are a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty with tip deprojection. This can be fairly complex and is much better done under general anesthesia. The only thing we would do under a local is to shave down a small bony bump if one forms after primary rhinoplasty. I would...
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Your symptoms may indicate a septal perforation, graft failure, or chronic inflammation. These complications require further evaluation. I recommend: Second Opinion: See a board-certified rhinoplasty specialist or ENT experienced in revisions. Imaging: Get a...
To me, your nose isn't too short, really. The angle between your upper lip and the bottom edge of your nose isn't clearly too large -- it's mostly in a range of normal. I'm wondering whether what you notice is that the tip of your nose might stick out more than ideal for your face. I'd like to...