Dent on nose 10 months after Revision Rhinoplasty - Should I Fix or do filler? (photos)

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I'm 10 months PO revision rhinoplasty. Overall I am happy with the outcome except I have this weird dent in the tip. I saw my surgeon on Monday and asked about next steps. He suggested a quick in office procedure using some ear cartilage (15 min procedure under local) to correct the dent or we could try some filler. What should I do?

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, I would try the filler first. It's always best to try to avoid further surgery, and if the filler works, then silicone can be placed to give a permanent result. If the filler isn't working, then a cartialge graft may be required.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question and photos. Based on the images you’ve provided, the dent in your nasal tip stretches down through the columella. A qualified facial plastic surgeon can perform another revision rhinoplasty to reshape the tip using cartilage. However, I would advise waiting to schedule a revision tip-plasty until you’re at least 12 months post-op to give your tissues enough time to heal. If you’re not interested in undergoing another surgical procedure, dermal fillers can also help smooth this dent. I highly recommend schedule a consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

Cem Altindag, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for the question, it appears that the twin pointed tip and dent should be fixed under general anaesthesia (revision tipplasty). Regards. OprDr.Cem Altindag. The Nose Clinic Istanbul TR

Samuel Lin, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question- Depending on the amount of filling that a patient is interested in, the time of adding ear cartilage can vary-- I would continue speaking with your rhinoplasty surgeon about the procedure---all the best--

Dent on nose 10 months after Revision Rhinoplasty - Should I Fix or do filler? (photos)

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