I had a rhinoplasty 2 months ago to correct a "large roman nose", my surgeon put a cartilage graft on my bridge from behind my ear (i don't know why as i had the hump removed). Now it is visible and the bottom edges cast a shadow sometimes and it has created a small hump which makes my profile not straight as i comes out a little at the top. My surgeon gave me exercises to "massage" it 2x5 minutes a day to flatten it down. I was wondering if this will work and what i am to expect? thanks
February 7, 2011
Answer: Can nasal massage help flatten prominent cartilage graft?
It sounds like you may have had a radix graft during your surgery. It's hard to make a full assessment without seeing you in person, but I do feel that it's a bit earlier to consider revision surgery. Nasal exercises won't hurt matters in the meantime.
I have personally found it possible to perform minor tweaks to radix grafts using a small hypodermic needle in the office. It has allowed me to shave off a slightly prominent cartilage edge without a formal surgery.
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February 7, 2011
Answer: Can nasal massage help flatten prominent cartilage graft?
It sounds like you may have had a radix graft during your surgery. It's hard to make a full assessment without seeing you in person, but I do feel that it's a bit earlier to consider revision surgery. Nasal exercises won't hurt matters in the meantime.
I have personally found it possible to perform minor tweaks to radix grafts using a small hypodermic needle in the office. It has allowed me to shave off a slightly prominent cartilage edge without a formal surgery.
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February 7, 2011
Answer: Visible Cartilage Grafts After Rhinoplasty
If the edges of the the cartilage graft are indeed the problem, as you describe, then massage will not correct your problem. Sometime in the future you will most likely need a revision with removal of the graft. You stated you had a dorsal hump removed, so I am not quite certain why a dorsal onlay graft was placed. If further dorsal augmentation is needed I would suggest diced cartilage fascia grafts. These grafts are moldable up to three weeks postop and will not have such visible edges as standard cartilage grafts. ....Good Luck....Dr. Corrado
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February 7, 2011
Answer: Visible Cartilage Grafts After Rhinoplasty
If the edges of the the cartilage graft are indeed the problem, as you describe, then massage will not correct your problem. Sometime in the future you will most likely need a revision with removal of the graft. You stated you had a dorsal hump removed, so I am not quite certain why a dorsal onlay graft was placed. If further dorsal augmentation is needed I would suggest diced cartilage fascia grafts. These grafts are moldable up to three weeks postop and will not have such visible edges as standard cartilage grafts. ....Good Luck....Dr. Corrado
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