Ive had rhinoplasty 4 years ago and I am still unhappy with the result. I don't have the funds for a revision right now however I have heard that cortisone/steroid shots can help. I have very thick skin and I'm sure that a lot of the "swelling" on my right side comes from scar tissue. However on the left side of my nose tip I have a very hard "ball" that really sticks out of my nose. Is this scar tissue too? Also can my asymmetrical nostrils be fixed with filler?
Answer: You may not be a suitable candidate for steroid injections to the nose. Based on your photos, you appear to have asymmetrical nasal tip cartilages and retraction of the nostril where the black circle is. You do not appear to have thick skin, and what you have circled on the right side appears to be a firm piece of nasal tip cartilage that is often referred to as a Bossa.
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Answer: You may not be a suitable candidate for steroid injections to the nose. Based on your photos, you appear to have asymmetrical nasal tip cartilages and retraction of the nostril where the black circle is. You do not appear to have thick skin, and what you have circled on the right side appears to be a firm piece of nasal tip cartilage that is often referred to as a Bossa.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi, The area you are pointing mostly is cartilage not scar, but It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on your needs and expectations.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi, The area you are pointing mostly is cartilage not scar, but It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on your needs and expectations.
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July 24, 2024
Answer: Picture Based on your photos, my guess is that hard ball on the left side that you circled is actually a piece of truncated lateral cartilage. ThT means it is not going to get better, it doesn't appear to be scar tissue (so it would not respond to steroid injections). You COULD get filler to try to fix the nostrils but it's a pretty risky location to inject .
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July 24, 2024
Answer: Picture Based on your photos, my guess is that hard ball on the left side that you circled is actually a piece of truncated lateral cartilage. ThT means it is not going to get better, it doesn't appear to be scar tissue (so it would not respond to steroid injections). You COULD get filler to try to fix the nostrils but it's a pretty risky location to inject .
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July 19, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.
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July 19, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.
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July 19, 2024
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you are a good candidate for a revision Rhinoplasty. At 4 years post-op, this is not due to swelling but rather due to asymmetries in the lower lateral cartilages. Your nostril asymmetry can also be improved with a revision. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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July 19, 2024
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you are a good candidate for a revision Rhinoplasty. At 4 years post-op, this is not due to swelling but rather due to asymmetries in the lower lateral cartilages. Your nostril asymmetry can also be improved with a revision. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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