i got asian rhinoplasty done in China one year ago. i BELIEVE the doctor used silicone for the bridge and my nasal cartilage for the tip. When I touch the tip of my nose, I can feel something pointy there. It's definitely what the doctor used for the tip of my nose, whether it's silicone or my cartilage. Is it normal that I'm able to feel the material he put there? Does this mean the cartilage or silicone is going to extrude? What are the chances that I won't have to get a revision done?
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Answer: Risks of silicone implants in Asian rhinoplasty
Thousands of rhinoplasties are performed in the East on Asian patients by inserting a piece of silicone molding to augment the nasal bridge and define, project and elevate the nasal tip. Those typically do very well, but the implant can cause some problems with...
Here in the US, there are no injectable implants that are permanent that also are approved for use in the nose. That is not to say that repeated injections of fillers is not a bad option, however, as an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, I prefer the natural long lasting results that...
No implant will give you a lifetime solution. Only your own cartilage will do so. I would recommend finding a surgeon who can do this work and whom you trust, and then wait for a time in your work life when you are able to have a real correction that will last. It's like...