Hi. I had revision rhinoplasty(with ear cartilage for valve reconstruction and blanket fascia), septoplasty and turbinate surgery. I had my orthodontic braces off four months ago. I haven't wore my removable brace retainer for since my extensive operation. I have had my septum anchored using a dissolvable stitch. Will wearing my retainer jeopardize the securing of my septum in the midline. I have an an extremely stiff upper lip. Thank you
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September 18, 2013
Answer: Can I wear my plastic brace retainers at night two weeks after revision rhinoplasty?
The limiting factors in lengthening a nose in revision rhinoplasty are the amount of cartilage available and the pliability and stretching ability of the skin envelope. If a rib graft is used there should be abundant cartilage. The condition of the skin envelope (sot and pliable or firm and...
Soft tissue fillers can be used in certain situations to correct deformities of the nose. One of the more common uses is to fill depressions of the nose especially after surgery. However, asymmetries of the alae and alar base are difficult to improve using fillers. It is possible to add small...
Almost anything can be fixed and certainly improved. More so than in any other surgery revision rhinoplasty work needs extensive experience and serious talent. This kind of nose work separates the men from the boys as they say. Anyone who does this work has lots of photos to show...
