My doctor said my skin may be too tight and the scar tissue too hard. Is this something that Doctors see in a Revision aIar rim graft for notching? I’m going in for revision 11months post op.
4 photos
Answers (2)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
January 31, 2019
Answer: Can skin be too tight to correct alar retraction with rim graft?
The tip of your nose does appear a little high, although without pre-op photos, it is impossible to tell if it is much higher than it was than before your surgery. I find a full examination with computer imaging can demonstrate how you will look with a longer nose. Lengthening then nose and ...
Dear tinyjesslie,I would see your surgeon regarding this matterIt depends on what is causing the pointiness, whether it is cartilage or the edge of the implantSomething temporary could be the use of fillers, if it is cartilage, it can be shaved down in the office with a needleThere are just...
A detailed examination; internal and external is required and as silicon implant you have is big, it made your nose bumpy, your implant can be removed, then tip can be refined with closed and atraumatic Revision Rhinoplasty can fix your Problem.
Kind Regards,
