I am currently in the process of getting consult for revision rhinoplasty, One major thing I am seeking is restoring some of my bridge height as the ethnic identity loss Is quite bothersome for me. Can adding bridge height via rib cartilage be done with closed approach? What are some pros of having close versus open revision rhinoplasty? I know many prefer open as they are able to see the anatomy better but I do like the idea of not having it open/less trauma
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February 8, 2023
Answer: Ethnic Rhinoplasty
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Cory Bovenzi, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
This is from your sunglasses pressing on the area. I would not wear any glasses until 6 months as this may push on the edema and cause irregularities that may or may not be permanent.
Your photos doesn’t demonstrate a “line” per se, but I can see you have this nasal skin and perhaps visible irregularities. Depending on your condition, microdroplet Silikon-1000 nasal injections may be considered for smoothing indentations. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
Hi there! Great questions. Accutane can help with thick, sebaceous skin of the nose. As for the steroid, it may be worth a try - even this far out. If you notice no difference, it could be scar tissue, excessively thick grafts, or some other issue. Many of those problems require a revision to...
