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Can lateral crural steal be reversed?

Friendly35186Feb 9, 2021
My septoplasty surgeon ended up doing a lateral crural steal to my tip, which I did NOT ask for. Can it be reversed? If so, will it require any grafts? What is the procedure like?

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Dr. Richard Mark Winters, MD
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Answered on Feb 16, 2021
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William Portuese, MD

Much more information is needed, such as a full set of facial photographs, and a physical exam to determine the thickness of your skin. The swelling of the tip of your nose will also be dependent upon the thickness of the skin, and which surgical techniques are performed. Rhinoplasty involves...

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Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC

Yes, you can, but be cautious as with another surgery with implant inside the nose , you might have a higher chance of having postoperative infection. Be sure to choose an experienced surgeon and would be better to be under prophylactic antibiotic coverage postoperatively. Goodluck !

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Nima Shemirani, MD

Hi @rsresearch02! I recommend seeing a revision rhinoplasty specialist for in person examination. There are options for you that can be determined after examination. The grafts can definitely be removed and replaced with diced cartilage. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

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