I had open septorhinoplasty almost a year ago, and my nose is a lot wider than it was pre procedure. At first I thought this could be swelling but the surgeon doesn’t now seem to think so. It doesn’t look good, my nose has no shape or definition. Does anyone know why this could be? I had an osteotomy. My surgeon said he’s not sure why it’s wider, and states he didn’t do anything to make it wider. It looks very uneven from the front. There is like a bubble round the area just above the tip
November 16, 2022
Answer: Lack of definition after rhinoplasty Unfortunately, it is difficult to assess your nose with the photos provided. The quality is not clear, and an oblique view does not allow us to see how wide the nose is. Also, without knowing the exact operative details and performing an exam, it would be difficult to know exactly what the cause is. In general, the width and definition of the nose is affected by the underlying cartilage and bone and overlying skin and soft tissue envelope. As an example, with thicker skin, it is harder to create definition and refine the width. The skin and soft tissue can only be thinned so much and will mask any changes in the underlying structure of the nose. Irregularities can arise from breaking the nasal bones, migration of cartilage grafts (if used), lack of support, scar tissue and swelling. I would recommend consultation with a surgeon with experience in rhinoplasty for further assessment.
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November 16, 2022
Answer: Lack of definition after rhinoplasty Unfortunately, it is difficult to assess your nose with the photos provided. The quality is not clear, and an oblique view does not allow us to see how wide the nose is. Also, without knowing the exact operative details and performing an exam, it would be difficult to know exactly what the cause is. In general, the width and definition of the nose is affected by the underlying cartilage and bone and overlying skin and soft tissue envelope. As an example, with thicker skin, it is harder to create definition and refine the width. The skin and soft tissue can only be thinned so much and will mask any changes in the underlying structure of the nose. Irregularities can arise from breaking the nasal bones, migration of cartilage grafts (if used), lack of support, scar tissue and swelling. I would recommend consultation with a surgeon with experience in rhinoplasty for further assessment.
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November 18, 2022
Answer: Dissatisfaction with rhinoplasty result one year after procedure Hi and welcome to our forum! A single obliquely oriented photograph does not offer much information. The middle 1/3 of your nose appears disproportionately wide, suggesting residual excess upper lateral cartilage, but still could represent residual swelling as it takes 12-18 months for healing to be complete and for swelling to totally subside. You may be a candidate for surgical revision. 15% of cosmetic surgeries benefit from secondary revision. Revisit your plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion. Best wishes...
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November 18, 2022
Answer: Dissatisfaction with rhinoplasty result one year after procedure Hi and welcome to our forum! A single obliquely oriented photograph does not offer much information. The middle 1/3 of your nose appears disproportionately wide, suggesting residual excess upper lateral cartilage, but still could represent residual swelling as it takes 12-18 months for healing to be complete and for swelling to totally subside. You may be a candidate for surgical revision. 15% of cosmetic surgeries benefit from secondary revision. Revisit your plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion. Best wishes...
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