Hit Nose After 1 Year Post-Op Rhinoplasty- Have I Done Permanent Damage?

Hello and thank you for your question. I never use ear cartilage because it lacks structural stability. When septum is present, I always prefer using septal Cartilage. In revisions where there is no septum present, then I will use MTF cartilage for the grafts. I recommend that you seek...

It isn't uncommon to need revision rhinoplasty after having an intitial surgery done due to trauma. A wide variety of treatments can be considered in such cases. Improving scars, exernal deviation, contour deformities, and internal breathing issues are some examples. Consulting with an...

There are ways to permanently repair notching of the nostril margin, though I would suggest you give it time to allow your nose to heal. At this earlier stage it's hard to get a full sense of what your baseline will be (which could lead to under or over correction). It can take...

It probably will have minimal effect on your nose except for the typical effects it can have on the skin of your face which could include enlarging the blood vessels.

When I first learned rhinoplasty, it was all about remove, remove, remove. Humps were brought down to fit existing tips and tips brought down to match desired profiles. Current rhinoplasty techniques are more about adding to many areas such as the tip of the nose if it is deficient and might...

You need to wait.  There is still a lot of swelling and your nose should continue to improve.  Make sure to continue following up with your surgeon.