2 Hour In-Office Rib Graft Removal Using Open Technique Under Local Anesthesia

October 29, 2011

I had a Rib Revision Rhinoplasty using a columellar strut, dorsal graft, and spreader grafts in January 2011. The procedure has been very intense and has deformed my chest and left my nose hard, inflexible and painful. I requested a refund as well as my medical records, both of which my physician has refused to give me. My physician has countered my request by offering to remove the grafts in a 2 hour in-office procedure under local anest, using the open technique. Advice on how to proceed?

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November 2, 2011

Answer: Rib revision rhinoplasty

Scott Trimas, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 2, 2011

Answer: Rib revision rhinoplasty

Scott Trimas, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 3, 2011

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty anesthesia options

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November 3, 2011

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty anesthesia options

November 20, 2014

Answer: Rib graft removal

November 20, 2014

Answer: Rib graft removal

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November 2, 2011

Answer: Rib Graft Removal

November 2, 2011

Answer: Rib Graft Removal

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