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?
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Hi Jonathan,You may as well waiting at least 3.5 months which has been determined the final result of nostril rim, a surgery may be planned. On the other hand, nostril reduction can not turned to its original even some z plasties are planned. Best treatment is to increase nose air flow. Regards....
It is impossible to answer your questions without photos. Have you spoken with your original surgeon? I would hope that your doctor would be willing to meet with you to determine what is going on with your result. Some firmness is normal, particularly during the first few months, as the healing...
Hi, thank you for your question. Yes, it may be fixed with your own nose cartilage (Have you had surgery before? we may perhaps need a little bit ear graft, should we do not find enough nose cartilage). Regards. OprDr. Cem Altindag