Bump due to spreader graft, should I have a revision? (photos)

Readjusting and refining a misplaced spreader great or any piece of cartilage after rhinoplasty is not a big deal.  Removing it in total is not good idea and it will lead to deformity.  Your surgeon should feel confident about revising his/her own work.  Hope this is helpful.  

It's normal to feel some stress or anxiety when considering a revision surgery for your nose. That said, you are unhappy with your present nasal appearance and your surgeon has identified that the cartilage spreader graft may be too tall for you. In my view, this is a relatively safe and minor adjustment for a revision and merits your consideration. I assume that you trust and have confidence in your physician, despite the expressed risks and concerns. If so, then perhaps you can plan your revision after 1 year recovery. It's ok to consult with other surgeons for a confirmatory opinion on how to best proceed if your wish. If you are truly unhappy now, I would plan to have this corrected. 

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. You may be a candidate for a revision rhinoplasty. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to evaluate you for this procedure. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. Any treatment plan should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon.    Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS 

Harvard educated plastic surgeon